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[–] pingveno@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

It wouldn't be out of line if we assume the Donbass region was not included. After all, the average Ukrainian has had their life turned upside down by the Russian invasion and occupation. Like with Sweden and Finland, it would be natural to be attracted to inclusion in a treaty organization that would provide protection going forward.

Regarding the opposition, even the supposedly "pro-Russian" parties had turned pretty anti-Russia once the invasion started. I'm still mystified why there isn't more pressure from the nations backing the Ukrainian government to return to the principals of a liberal democracy. This is no time to resort to authoritarianism.