Mr. Sparkle
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The only way he is getting #9 is if Ukraine joins NATO. He had security guarantees from russia before the invasion, any guarantees now and in the future are suspect at best. russia/putin will say, "sure, we promise never to attack you again. (under their breath, unless you become infiltrated with nazis or satan worshippers.)" and then have belarus fabricate something to give them an excuse to step in and "protect" the people of Ukraine from evil.
The plan Zelensky mentions (the Kyiv Security Compact) is modeled on security guarantees provided to Israel and recognizes that full membership in NATO and the requisite Article 5 defense mutual defense obligations would carry too much of a risk for direct NATO-Russian conflict.
Ukraine Wants to Be NATO’s Friend—With Benefits
Spearheaded by a former NATO chief, the Kyiv Security Compact would put Western security guarantees in writing—but it might be too much for Washington to…
foreignpolicy.com