Wait on NATO entry
The question about Ukraine joining NATO should not be entertained until the conflict is resolved. Joining now would require NATO countries to get directly involved in the conflict, meaning boots on the ground from Europe and the United States. Once the conflict is resolved, give Russia the choice: let Ukraine join NATO or let Ukraine have tactical nuclear weapons again. In 1994 Ukraine was convinced by the United States to give all their nukes to Russia by giving Ukraine security assurances. At that time, Ukraine held one-third of the nukes of the former Soviet Union. We should stand by Ukraine until the conflict is resolved and then establish the best and most effective deterrence against future attacks.
David Clark
Libertyville
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