NATO rapprochement pact pressures Ukraine to accept unfavorable negotiations

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported this. 

The analysts recalled the publication of The Wall Street Journal, which reported on the preparation of an agreement on rapprochement with NATO.

It is alleged that the exact provisions of the agreement have not been defined, although officials have indicated that the pact will provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with modern military equipment, weapons, and ammunition. However, Ukraine will not receive Article 5 protection or NATO forces in the country, which does not meet the requirements for full membership in the Alliance.

Officials said the pact aims to provide Ukraine with a way for Ukrainian forces to launch a counteroffensive that will bring Russia to the negotiating table and deter any future Russian aggression.

The Wall Street Journal noted that these officials expressed reservations about the West's ability to provide Ukraine with weapons for long periods of time and to support the ability of Ukrainian forces to fully recapture long-occupied territories such as Crimea.

“Russian President Vladimir Putin has given no indication that he is willing to compromise on his stated maximalist goals, which include Ukraine’s “neutrality” and demilitarization—as well as de facto regime change in Kyiv, as ISW has consistently reported,” the analysts noted. 

• The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom are considering closer ties between Ukraine and NATO to encourage Kyiv to start peace talks with Moscow.