In the years before war, Ukraine’s leaders made enthusiastic pleas about their desire to bring the country into NATO, and the prospect rose in popularity in public polls.
conducted by Pew Research Center the fall before, just over half of Ukrainians disapproved of NATO and the idea Ukraine might try to join, while just 28% approved.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg spoke on Tuesday about Ukrainian allies continuing to support the country's efforts against Russian troops.This is a more complicated question, largely stemming from the fact NATO requires unanimous approval from all its current member countries. “Welcoming [Ukraine and Georgia] into the Membership Action Plan would send a signal to their citizens that if they continue on the path to democracy and reform they will be welcomed into the institutions of Europe,” Bush said
“So my country's position is clear: NATO should welcome Georgia and Ukraine into the Membership Action Plan.”