I think a split is inevitable, I could agree to that, as long as Western Ukraine is free to join NATO.
It’s not perfect, but perhaps the closest solution to the Czech-Slovak “Velvet Divorce”. I just don’t see Ukraine’s current borders as being governable anymore under a Democratic government in Kiev.
But I would never support an expansion of NATO for any reason.
It's already too big. And, it puts the US on the delivery dock for countries like Bulgaria and Romania. Not to mention all the other countries who don't even meet their obligated, committed Defense spending.
There's NO REASON for the US Taxpayer and Soldiers to guarantee the safety of those who could easily provide for their own.
Western Europe dwarfs the Russian economy and their technology is better too.
We are not needed.
The funny think is that the “velvet Divorce” might turn to a velvet reunion in next 5 years or so, I think.
They just signed a deal about a flyover and the right to shoot down any aircraft deemed unfriendly over both countries. Not even NATO has the same authority.
plus most Ukies politicians don’t not only speak Ukrainian, they do not even hold the country’s passport.
Welcome to “free world.”
Ukraine is a colossal mess and beyond...