At some point in the future, given the right conditions, it may be appropriate to bring Ukraine into NATO membership. The Baltic states are already members. Poland is already a member. So Bordering Russia is not a disqualification [for NATO membership]. On the other hand, somebody raised at the discussion yesterday, talking specifically about NATO membership for Ukraine upon the termination of the war could be a perverse incentive to Putin to maintain and prolong the war. (12:41–12:44)
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Asserts that geographical proximity to Russia does not prevent countries from joining NATO.
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