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Should Ukraine join NATO?

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...3yrs3Y

No

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...3yrs3Y

Yes

 @8ZVHZPZ from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

As I am not Ukrainian, I don't believe I can give an educated an accurate opinion on this matter.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, but we should offer more assistance to the country

  @8ZH59GG from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

No, not for now as that could mean war with Russia.

 @92NVQ27 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

There is a war in their country, we have to wait to see if they can join the NATO or not.

 @ScottSherrell from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, after the war with Russia is over.

 @9299B76 from Minnesota  answered…3yrs3Y

It up to Ukraine

  @MSelvig from Wyoming  answered…3yrs3Y

They should make whatever strategic decision benefits the safety and security of the Ukrainian people and the safety of the countries involved in the negotiations.

 @92JCZ6T from California  answered…3yrs3Y

New Zealand should leave it up to the primary NATO members to decide on Ukraine. We will remain neutral on the situation. If Ukraine joins, we will support it. If Ukraine doesn't however, we will not grovel or complain.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

 @92F62CG from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

This is something for Ukraine to decide themselves

 @7BS56YX from Arizona  answered…3yrs3Y

that is up to the people of Ukraine to decide

  Deletedanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, with more supports of western countries.

  Deletedanswered…2yrs2Y

No, Ukraine's accession to NATO will escalate Russia-NATO relations to the brink of WW3

  @93G2RP7 from Wisconsin  answered…2yrs2Y

That's completely up to Ukraine

 @92X5HLD from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I think it is best for Ukraine to not join NATO but the U.S. should stay neutral on this issue.

 @LiamHal78638640 from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

This is none of our concern

 @93F4MVT from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

It would be in Ukraine's best interest to join NATO

  Deletedanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and support Ukraine more.

  Deletedanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and western countries should support Ukraine more.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, there is too much corruption in Ukraine

 @4K6WC7Canswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, after repelling the Russian invasion

  @clbcarmananswered…3yrs3Y

No, they should stop prolonging the conflict, come to an agreement with Putin, and become a neutral state. The US should stop funding the genocide in Ukraine, and NATO itself should be disbanded.

 @heatherdvdprincessanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, if they're willing to follow all its rules

 @48T6V4Vanswered…3yrs3Y

No, and NATO should be dismantled and replaced with anti-colonial cooperative institutions

 @76DJFF8 from Kentucky  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but keep it as a buffer state between NATO allies and Russia. If they do join, that might be a signal flare for Russia escalating the situation

 @85XM998 from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

That is Ukraine's choice.

 @88LK76J from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

No Russia can have Ukraine

  @8P6PWZP from Louisiana  answered…3yrs3Y

No, and we should recognize the DPR and LPR.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, and abolish NATO

 @7RRPPPD from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

That's their own problem.

 @johnsonb2 from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, if it doesn't cause conflict

 @8VC2Q88 from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but we shouldn't force it upon them.

  @92N5JGD from Ohio  answered…3yrs3Y

No, I am not convinced that NATO is exactly what they say they are.

 @8YLB9QX from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and exhaust all diplomatic options to ensure a peaceful transition.

 @3JWW944answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, if they meet the requirements and choose to join.

 @4D9SF8Lanswered…3yrs3Y

It would be great for them but NATO is never going to allow it.

 @5Z8DMCG from Tennessee  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but we should support Ukraine as much as possible short of triggering a direct war with Russia.

 @6VB5B4J from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, WWIII LET'S GOOO!

 @7JKPYRF from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

Only if they meet the requirements and are willing to defend other nations

 @79X493L from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

Not while they are still at war with Russia, and not if intelligence suggests admitting Ukraine will prompt Russia to attack again.

 @74SQGHQanswered…3yrs3Y

No, while we should help Ukraine militarily by all means, the country does not meet the criteria for membership.

  @7V8WHYY from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

If they choose.

 @7XLQXKR from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

Depends on what the people of Ukraine want.

 @7S5MSX8 from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

That should be Ukraine's choice

 @83Y58Z2 from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

yes, this is the only way to ensure that Russia will not engage in future attacks on European countries.

 @89Q2P3Z from California  answered…3yrs3Y

If the president believes it will benefit their country, then yes.

 @89GKJJF from Washington D.C.  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, if they choose to and meet the same requirements as any other nation.

 @8CN7P7L from New Jersey  answered…3yrs3Y

Any country that meets Nato's requirements are welcome to join.

 @8FPLGKD from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. Good relations with Ukraine are militarily and economically important and the United States should vy to influence Ukraine into meeting economic and social requirements for joining NATO.

 @8P9CLBG from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Dissolve Nato

 @8RB2K9D from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, we should allow them to join through our Open Door policy

  @8RQ55J4 from Nebraska  answered…3yrs3Y

No, Abolish NATO

 @Mobdawwg from California  answered…3yrs3Y

They can do whatever they want

  @8T83KJZ from Connecticut  answered…3yrs3Y

No. And NATO should be disbanded.

 @8TXZ76G from Arkansas  answered…3yrs3Y

I think NATO should be disbanded and each nation should look after their own nation’s interests.

  @8VHBC3L from West Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Let them do what they want.

 @8XCJY2Y from Kansas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, If they pay the required 2% of rheit

 @8XTK7FN from Massachusetts  answered…2yrs2Y

The U.S. government doesn't have any control over Ukraine's foreign policy decisions, so this is completely irrelevant to the metrics this quiz measures.

 @8Y2TFS5 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

No, Ukraine has not met the proper qualifications to be eligible for NATO candidacy.

 @8ZCJJ3R from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

NATO is obsolete and we should withdraw.

 @8ZGR6M2 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

They shouldn't join NATO because it's there own decision if they want to join or not

 @8ZRVN7J from Connecticut  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. Increased sphere of influence is good.

 @8ZSXS6Y from Nebraska  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, as long as they fit the requirements and aren't given any loopholes.

 @924MYCK from GU  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, only if sanctions, diplomatic methods, and other options have been exhausted.

 @92MKPWZ from California  answered…3yrs3Y

That's Ukraine choices.

 @93CS3TH from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, any country that wants to join NATO and will contribute the full amount should be allowed to join and stay. Countries that do not contribute should be removed from the group.

 @93KW88V from California  answered…2yrs2Y

No, and the Warsaw Pact should be reinstated for non NATO countries.

 @8ZMD43W from New Jersey  answered…3yrs3Y

Not right now because it could cause a WW3

  @JoeStephens999 from Alaska  answered…2yrs2Y

Not now, at some point in the future. When things have cooled down.

 @8ZVVCMT from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

As we are seeing now, this would cause too many problems, and they also shouldn't join due to the United States' obligation to join in the war.

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