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Ukraine’s future is not in Nato
Ukraine may well deserve Nato membership but in global politics, ‘deserve’ doesn’t count for much.
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Even if Kyiv isn’t headed for Nato, the end of the war may be only the beginning of a long Western commitment to Ukraine, says the writer.
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Hal Brands
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During World War II, the Allies started planning for the post-war era before victory was anywhere in sight. One year into Ukraine’s struggle against Russia, it’s time for Kyiv and the West to do likewise.
Ukraine certainly hasn’t won the war, and in view of Russia’s unfolding offensive, a settlement may be months or even years away. But whenever peace breaks out, Ukraine will still have to ensure its security against a Russian regime that barely acknowledges its right to exist.
