NATO is a side issue. You know this.
Putin wants Ukraine to be economically dependent on Russia. He doesn't want it being part of, or having strong relationships with, the EU. Too much gas goes through Ukraine for him to give up that leverage.
There's no chance of Ukraine joining NATO soon, unless Putin continues to push, then all bets are off...
My $0.02.
Cheers,
Scott.
Putin wants Ukraine to be economically dependent on Russia. He doesn't want it being part of, or having strong relationships with, the EU. Too much gas goes through Ukraine for him to give up that leverage.
There's no chance of Ukraine joining NATO soon, unless Putin continues to push, then all bets are off...
My $0.02.
Cheers,
Scott.