There was zero chance of NATO accepting Ukraine in 1997 as anybody who has any clue at all understands. Meanwhile, what would've actually prevented this war was for Ukraine to declare neutrality and renounce NATO ambitions. That option is certainly going to look pretty good when this is all over.

[–] iopq@vlemmy.net 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Baltics joined NATO in 2004, Russia did nothing despite long control over the region and a large Russian minority. Had Ukraine been in this position the whole war could have been avoided, since Russia would not invade a NATO country

[–] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 13 points 1 year ago

The Baltics aren't Ukraine, you keep exposing yourself as being utterly ignorant regarding the subject you keep attempting to debate. You're like the poster child for the whole "I did my own research" meme.