Why?
"Ukraine" is not in NATO.
In fact, about 1/3 of "Ukraine" consists of Polish, former Austrian territory stolen by Stalin as booty from his invasion of Poland in September 1939 as part of his alliance with Hitler.
“Defending Ukraine is up to to the NATO countries
Why?
“Ukraine” is not in NATO.”
NATO sure seems like their encouraging Ukraine to join the organization.So if they really want it they should protect Ukraine so it can make a decision without Russian Intimidation or interference.
Neither was the former Yugoslavia, but there they were.