Ukraine urges NATO to speed up membership in 'signal' to Moscow

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged NATO to speed up his country's membership in the alliance, saying it was the only way to end fighting with pro-Russia separatists.

Zelensky spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg after an increase in clashes and Russian military movements on the border raised fears of an escalation of the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine.

In a tweet after the call, Zelensky said it was time for NATO to move forward with Ukraine's longstanding desire for membership.

He said Kiev was committed to defence reforms requested by the alliance for membership.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ukraine-urges-nato-to-speed-up-membership-in-signal-to-moscow/ar-BB1flPsB?li=BBnb7Kz

[abqtommy]

1. Oh my! Nobody has pushed back against Russian ratfuckery, like their annexation

of Crimea. (Well, except for some sanctions. Take that! LOL) So I guess they'll really
listen to us now. snark off

[taxi]

2. It looks like Ukraine has reason for concern

This image from the link: https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB1flOLY.img?h=668&w=874&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f (mouse over to see)

With a soft annexation of Belarus, Ukraine would be nearly encompassed by Russia.