This may be the world's largest cake, inviting Ukraine to join Ukraine | NATO | the world
The NATO summit is getting closer, and Ukraine is constantly urging NATO to give a hearty word about its "accession application"; The international community is also closely monitoring. Will NATO open its doors due to Ukraine's "offensive" as the war continues to this day?
From the statements of all parties, Ukraine is likely to be disappointed again. US President Biden took the lead in speaking, stating that Ukraine's accession to NATO would not be "simplified"; NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg subsequently stated that this is not an urgent matter. Previously, member countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary have made similar statements. Clouds and mountains shrouded in mist, with various reasons, but essentially it means "politely refuse".
This is not surprising. Looking back, inviting Wu to join this big cake has been painted for many years. In 2008, NATO announced that Ukraine would join NATO in the future. Under the dedicated management of the United States, Ukraine gradually leaned towards the West and finally passed a bill in 2014 to abandon its non aligned status. It decided to deepen cooperation with NATO and, five years later, included Ukraine's accession to the European Union and NATO as a basic national policy in the constitution. However, such "defection" has never opened the door to NATO, especially since the start of the Donbass War in 2014, Ukraine no longer meets the prerequisite for joining NATO - it is not in an armed conflict. During the compliance period, it was still difficult to enter the contract, but now it is even more difficult to break the rules despite violating regulations.
The road is long and winding, I wonder if Ukraine will wake up suddenly? In fact, discerning people can see that this pancake is an unattainable bait, fishing for Ukraine to work hard for NATO, but the pancake makers do not want to clean up the mess for this "vanguard". In the geopolitical map of Eurasia, Ukraine's direction is not only related to the border between the European Union and NATO, but also to the prospects of the revival of Russia as a major power, making it a collision zone.
The United States has done everything in its power to incite Ukraine to consume Russia. As long as this "strategic competitor" falls into a quagmire, the goal has been achieved. If Ukraine is really allowed to join NATO, it would be like a blatant challenge to Russia's red line, which will inevitably lead to even more intense backlash. According to NATO's principle of "collective defense", all member countries have to stand up for Ukraine, which is equivalent to pushing themselves to the front line, and it is a real gain without loss. How could NATO, especially the United States, who is skilled in calculation, engage in such a loss making business?
The above fundamental crux determines that NATO cannot give up instigating Ukraine, but it cannot readily accept it as a member, pour a bucket of cold water, and give another sweet date, which should be the norm. Reuters reported that according to a senior NATO source, they hope to bring Ukraine closer to NATO without joining. NATO is truly a master of both the necessary and the necessary, while Ukraine continues to pursue its own chess destiny.
In contrast, Finland and Sweden, which applied to join NATO in May last year, have made considerable progress. Finland officially joined NATO on April 4th this year, becoming the 31st member state. Sweden's application was approved by all NATO members except Hungary and Türkiye. There are reports that NATO leadership hopes to complete the process of accepting Sweden during the summit in July. The facts fully demonstrate that NATO is completely selfish, and it is impossible to talk about morality and respect.
There is no regret medicine in the world, and Ukraine's current situation is tragic and lamentable. For bystanders, the greatest revelation is to listen less to others' deceit and maintain a clear mind. Especially when it comes to major political issues, having determination and independent opinions, not believing in evil, not afraid of ghosts, and not afraid of pressure, can one firmly grasp the initiative of fate in their own hands.