Debate over Ukraine's NATO aspirations stirs global tension
The EU Defence Commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, warns that Ukraine's absence from NATO could make it easier for Russia to plan further acts of aggression. Moscow fears that the Alliance could defend Ukraine from an attack.
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- Andrius Kubilius: Ukraine's absence from NATO eases Russia's aggression planning.
- Russia fears NATO defending Ukraine.
- USA proposes a plan where Ukraine gives up NATO membership.
Andrius Kubilius, the EU Defence Commissioner, expressed concerns about Ukraine's security in the context of its absence from NATO structures. He emphasized that Ukraine's lack of membership in the North Atlantic Alliance could encourage Russia to plan more aggressive actions.
Cited by the Polish Press Agency, Kubilius pointed out that Russia is not afraid of a NATO offensive from Ukrainian territory, but rather that the Alliance could effectively defend Ukraine against a Russian attack.
Russia demands ‘no NATO’ for Ukraine. Not because they fear an anti-Russian NATO offensive from Ukrainian territory –but because they fear NATO will defend Ukraine against Russia’s next aggression - the commissioner wrote on platform X.
US proposal
According to Reuters, the USA has proposed a plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, which includes that Ukraine will forgo its aspirations for NATO membership, but retain the right to join the European Union. This move aims to ease regional tensions.
The US proposal brings mixed reactions. On one hand, it may be a way to de-escalate the conflict, but on the other hand, renouncing NATO membership could weaken Ukraine's position in the face of potential threats from Russia.
Ukraine's situation in the context of NATO remains a crucial component in international relations. Decisions made in the near future could have long-term consequences for regional stability.
