Beyond NATO: Alternative security guarantees Ukraine counts on
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In addition to military-political guarantees, Ukraine is also counting on economic ones, which could prove more effective than political commitments, according to RBC-Ukraine's article, "Non-existent plan: What Trump thinks about war in Ukraine and how Zelenskyy prepares."
The logic is simple: if major businesses from Western countries are actively represented in Ukraine and their assets are threatened by renewed Russian aggression, these companies will pressure their governments to ensure protection.
At the same time, the most effective guarantee for Ukraine remains the prospect of NATO membership. In this scenario, the country could rely on the collective security principle enshrined in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
The first step for Ukraine on the path to reliable security is receiving an official invitation to join the North Atlantic Alliance. This goal has been identified as a priority in President Zelenskyy’s victory plan. However, the Biden administration has so far demonstrated limited willingness to take such steps.
Despite this, Kyiv remains hopeful that Joe Biden might make a historic decision to initiate Ukraine’s invitation to NATO before the end of his presidential term. Such a move would send a strong signal of support and strengthen collective security in the region.
Security guarantees for Ukraine
Ukraine’s security guarantees are an initiative aimed at ensuring long-term protection of the country from aggression by the terrorist state Russia. These guarantees could include military, political, and economic support. Key aspects involve providing modern weaponry, training Ukrainian troops, applying sanctions against the aggressor, and integrating Ukraine economically with Western partners. However, the ultimate goal remains NATO membership, which would ensure collective security under Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
As Bloomberg reports, the Biden administration had considered publicly advocating for Ukraine's official invitation to join NATO but later reconsidered.
