I think we should give the Ukraine it's nukes back.I'm suprised the article left out that there is something Ukraine wants if it doesn't get NATO membership; Nukes back.
This war is going to increase nuclear proliferation amongst smaller countries. Back to the MAD days as the only way to establish security if you aren't a superpower.
If Ukraine joining NATO guarantees wider war, then we have reached the point where NATO is no longer a deterrent.
Any peace deal without NATO likely sees the Russians rebuild manpower+resources before coming back, provided Putin lives that long.
How long until it's EST/LTU/LVA? Do we back out then or go full bore?
Personally, I'd rather not be involved in any of this; however, I'm not in charge of foriegn policy. So much of our hegemonic strength comes from our military that I don't see how we maintain that without following through on our treaties.
It deters Russia, or is the beginning of one hell of a light show.