By constantly showing support for Ukraine to join NATO, and with Merkel gone, who was the one to counter such encouragement, the Ukraine dilemma unfolded. Esse

By constantly showing support for Ukraine to join NATO, and with Merkel gone, who was the one to counter such encouragement, the Ukraine dilemma unfolded. Essentially Ukraine wants to join Europe for economic development which Russia cannot provide her with. However Russia does have the capacity to break Ukraine if it chooses to do so and demonstrated in this war. It requires the politicians of Ukraine to walk very delicate lines, a trait unfortunately missing.