2/21/2024 0 Comments Ukraine nato 2020![]() ![]() However, there is also an emotional side to consider. That is the rational side to answering President Zelenskyy’s question. These factors would appear to make Ukraine a strong candidate for NATO membership. Ukraine has gained invaluable experience deterring Russian aggression on the traditional military battlefield and in the realm of hybrid warfare, which extends from cyber to disinformation and beyond. Ukraine has been successfully countering Russian aggression for almost seven years now, protecting not only itself but a wider region between the Baltic and Black Seas. Today’s Ukraine is not only a security recipient, but a security donor in its region. Ever since, Ukrainian journalists have been asking me, “So why is Ukraine still not in NATO?” As I answered this question for the third or fourth time, I realized how satisfied I actually was with the way this discussion is evolving. President Zelenskyy’s question generated a lot of debate and ended up reaching a wide audience. In a recent interview with Axios on HBO, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would like to ask US President Joe Biden, “Why is Ukraine still not in NATO?” ![]()
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