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All these wars were before NATO existed. Ukraine’s defense is a formidable army which has stopped the advance of what most experts thought was the second most
by flexie 4y ago
All these wars were before NATO existed.
Ukraine’s defense is a formidable army which has stopped the advance of what most experts thought was the second most powerful army in the world, and the fact that Ukraine is supplied weapons, training and ammunition from NATO countries doesn’t change that. It only adds to the point that NATO itself recognizes that Ukraine belongs in the alliance.
If Ukraine loses the war it will cease to be a buffer and become part of Russia.
- Animatronio 4y agoThen one could also argue that no NATO country has ever fought off Russia. Ukraine barely stopped the Russians, even with the massive help of NATO (both before and after the 2021 invasion). It doesn't follow at all that NATO thinks Ukr is a member. Ukr is just that - a buffer country that should not be taken by Russia. This is not meant in an offensive way, think of it as a neutral country like Switzerland or Austria.