The Ukrainian parliament today formally renounced their non-aligned status, with MPs saying the goal is to eventually join NATO. With a long border with Russia, this is naturally upsetting the Russian government.
Neutrality was the law of the land in Ukraine from its emergence from the Soviet breakup, though internally they have shifted politically between pro-Russia and pro-US governments.
The most recent political shift, a protester-imposed regime change, has them back on the pro-US side, and pushing for NATO membership. Though the US has been backing this membership, NATO is unlikely to admit Ukraine with unresolved territory disputes with Russia.
This has been common among a few would-be NATO members recently, notably Ukraine and Georgia, who have both sought membership but claim sovereignty over territory they don’t control, which would oblige NATO, if they were members, to immediately launch a war on their behalf.
Sorry, but most of NATO doesn't want them.
Yeah, at least until the USG twists NATO member arms and threatens them.
The Pentagon is threatening to deploy nuclear missiles in Europe, despite the fact that Europeans are overwhelmingly against that idea. Only a couple of years ago they asked Washington to remove them.
They have NO say over any part of their destiny, and they call it democracy.
recent … protester-imposed regime change
Not sure just what Nuland's been required to poblicly respond-to …Psaki infamously dodged the question: "Oh that was so days and days ago." I gather it was a rather expensive 'protester imposed regime change' to "midwife" …
It is good that Ukraine will join Nato :Russia will be better informed about Nato secret actions.
Sorry, Alex; so long as the territorial disputes are ongoing, Ukraine wont be joining NATO anytime soon. Yes, even NATO has rules regarding membership; and no country that's involved in territorial disputes is eligible.
Besides, NATO needs to be abolished; it's an anachronism and an old relic of the Cold War that's outlived its usefulness.
Keep in mind that Ukraine is run by the US Ambassador for Ukraine – not the president, PM, or the rada who are there just to get their share of the fat.
“recent … protester-imposed regime change”
That sounds off, awkward even. Was it typed under duress? Here try this on.
‘Recent US backed and coordinated Kiev rebellion that overthrew Ukraine’s democratically elected government.’
As you were.