Either side (Ukraine or NATO) can make the decision unilaterally, but if in fact “it would be in Ukraine’s interests” then Ukraine could rationally make that call. If NATO had said “we’re permanently shutting the door on you and it’s for your own good!”, the world would rightly question the “for your own good” part.
Either side (Ukraine or NATO) can make the decision unilaterally, but if in fact “it would be in Ukraine’s interests” then Ukraine could rationally make that call. If NATO had said “we’re permanently shutting the door on you and it’s for your own good!”, the world would rightly question the “for your own good” part.