The influx of training and weapons only started pouring in after Russia invaded Crimea and the Donbas. At that point, Russia's aspirations on the entirety of Uk

The influx of training and weapons only started pouring in after Russia invaded Crimea and the Donbas. At that point, Russia's aspirations on the entirety of Ukraine were apparent for all to see. The Ukrainians understandably decided that aligning with the NATO, despite it's member states' ulterior motives, were far better than becoming a vassal state like Belarus.