As Ukraine seeks NATO membership amid ongoing conflict with Russia, internal divisions within the alliance complicate its aspirations. Despite vocal support from some Eastern European nations, key members like Hungary and Slovakia express skepticism, citing risks of global conflict. This article explores the historical context, current dynamics, and NATO's cautious approach to Ukraine's future membership.
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01:10NATO's policy is grounded in Article 5 of its founding treaty,
01:14which states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
01:19Admitting Ukraine to NATO during its war with Russia could invoke the collective defense clause,
01:25risking direct conflict with nuclear-armed Russia.
01:29According to Siarto, many NATO members, while publicly expressing support for Ukraine,
01:35are privately skeptical about its membership.
01:38Hungary strongly opposes Ukraine's NATO membership,
01:42warning it could spark World War III by drawing NATO into the conflict with Russia.
01:49Hungary's stance is shared by other cautious NATO members amid rising tension with Russia.
01:55Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, re-elected in October 2023,
01:59has vowed to block Ukraine's membership, warning it could lead to a global conflict.
02:05Despite this internal dissent,
02:07NATO has continued to offer strong political and military support to Ukraine.
02:12The lack of a clear roadmap or timetable for Ukraine's accession
02:17reflects the difficult balancing act NATO faces.
02:20Eastern European NATO members see Ukraine's membership
02:24as vital for regional security against Russian aggression.
02:28However, many in the alliance are hesitant to admit Ukraine during the ongoing war
02:33to avoid provoking Russia further.
02:36The current focus of NATO's efforts remain on providing immediate support
02:40to Ukraine's defense against Russia rather than extending formal membership guarantees.
02:51I'm your host Ria and you were watching OneIndia.