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Originally Posted by Oberon
Agreed, I think it would be very unlikely that Ukraine will join NATO while the current crisis is underway. The UK and US would probably vote in favour of it, but France and Germany would veto it.
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Funny you should post this. I heard a theory on the radio this morning, that Putin's ultimate goal is to fracture NATO. Ukraine is lost, but it's game on if Russia makes a move on the Baltic States (who are NATO members).
So, lets say this happens, Russia goes to protect persecuted Russians in [insert Baltic Nation here] and invades. Read NATO charter
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Article 5
The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defence recognised by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, will assist the Party or Parties so attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area.
Any such armed attack and all measures taken as a result thereof shall immediately be reported to the Security Council. Such measures shall be terminated when the Security Council has taken the measures necessary to restore and maintain international peace and security .
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Raise your hands, Who wants to pick a fight with Russia?
Anybody?
Anybody?
Bueller?
I guess it's kinda ironic that it's been a 100 years since our last treaty disaster.
Putin 2: NATO 0 ?
I really hope Putin's interest doesn't go beyond Eastern Ukraine.