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> The Ukraine has no inherent right to join NATO. This is not what is argued. I agree with you, it's of course up to NATO and EU to decide who they accept as m
by distances 4y ago
> The Ukraine has no inherent right to join NATO.
This is not what is argued. I agree with you, it's of course up to NATO and EU to decide who they accept as members, and they may include Russian interests in the decision if they want.
Point is that Russia has no say over Ukraine's ambitions. The war started because Ukraine wanted away from Russia and moved towards Western values. This is unquestionably Ukraine's right. And if they don't succeed at joining the EU, then their place may be a non-aligned country with Western values and ambitions. That Russia must simply accept and move on.
- dnh44 4y agoSorry, it seems I misinterpreted your comment. >Point is that Russia has no say over Ukraine's ambitions...That Russia must simply accept and move on. Well, that's the crux of the matter isn't it. They've not accepted it and haven't moved on and unless/until they are expelled from Ukraine they have a rather large amount of influence over what happens there. It's interesting to watch that's for sure. One way or another the world is going to look different when this is over.