{"id":5408,"date":"2024-02-23T08:19:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T01:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wam.vn\/en\/?p=5408"},"modified":"2024-02-23T08:20:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T01:20:46","slug":"former-nato-chief-says-putin-considered-membership-for-russia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wam.vn\/en\/former-nato-chief-says-putin-considered-membership-for-russia\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Nato chief says Putin considered membership for Russia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>TLDR<\/strong>: <\/em>Putin&#8217;s shift from seeing NATO as a potential partner to a major threat reflects changed ambitions and perceptions, amidst calls for Western unity against Russian aggression.<\/p>\n<p>This article is a summary of a You Tube video &#8220;Former Nato chief says Putin considered membership for Russia &#8221; by BBC News<br \/>\n<iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VISG_lsrNMY?si=zRq9doopE7TsGOHH\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Russia-NATO Relations Transformation:<\/strong> Over 20 years ago, there was a period of cooperation and partnership between Russia and NATO, significantly different from the current tensions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Putin&#8217;s Shift in Perspective:<\/strong> Vladimir Putin&#8217;s stance has drastically changed from recognizing Ukraine as a sovereign state to denying its nationhood and targeting its existence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Putin&#8217;s Ambition and Ego:<\/strong> Putin&#8217;s unrealistic ambition for Russia to match the USSR&#8217;s superpower status and his growing ego have contributed to his altered view of NATO from a potential partner to a threat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discussion of Russia Joining NATO:<\/strong> In a meeting, Putin inquired about Russia joining NATO but rejected the idea of applying in the usual manner, indicating a desire for special treatment reflective of Russia&#8217;s perceived global stature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Putin&#8217;s Acknowledgment of Sovereign Choices:<\/strong> Previously, Putin acknowledged that former Soviet states like Ukraine had the freedom to choose their own security arrangements, including the possibility of joining NATO.<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU as the Perceived Threat:<\/strong> The narrative suggests that Putin viewed the European Union&#8217;s influence, particularly its expansion and association agreements with countries like Ukraine, as a more immediate threat than NATO.<\/li>\n<li><strong>NATO Expansion Controversy:<\/strong> Putin and Russian officials often claim that the West promised not to expand NATO eastward, a point of contention despite the lack of formal agreements or treaties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Putin&#8217;s Responsibility:<\/strong> Despite earlier agreements that emphasized territorial integrity and non-interference, Putin&#8217;s current actions contradict these principles, highlighting a deviation from previously signed declarations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Call for Western Strength and Unity:<\/strong> The need for the West to display strength and unity in response to Russian aggression is emphasized, especially given the strategic errors Putin has made in underestimating Western cohesion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Implications of the Ukraine Conflict:<\/strong> The conflict in Ukraine is framed as a pivotal moment for global order, with the potential outcomes affecting the balance of power between democratic and authoritarian states.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Putin&#8217;s shift from seeing NATO as a potential partner to a major threat reflects changed ambitions and perceptions, amidst calls for Western unity against Russian aggression. 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