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> Why do you think it is not on the agenda? Because the Ukraine does not fulfill the criteria for membership. The article you linked says "In spring 2021, Ukra
by jacekm 5y ago
> Why do you think it is not on the agenda?
Because the Ukraine does not fulfill the criteria for membership. The article you linked says "In spring 2021, Ukraine pointed out little progress in NATO’s “open-door” policy" and "U.S. Department of State spokesman, noted that the “open door” policy is applicable for states meeting the standard for membership and emphasized that Ukraine should do its homework"
> I think that current NATO members are safer without expanding east.
Well, this may be true but the problem is that this requires a lot of trust. You have to trust that if you do nothing, the other party also does nothing. I understand that Russians are scared and that they are acting out of fear but we (Poles) are acting out of fear too. In the past ~230 years for only ~50 we were not occupied by Russia.
I hope that one day we can talk honestly with Russians and address each others fears, but well, right now we are where we are :(