[ansel12]

They have been accepted into NATO and are awaiting formal membership.

The angst is relieved by that and by watching the quality of Russia’s military in action.

[Paul R.]

They have been accepted into NATO and are awaiting formal membership.

The angst is relieved by that and by watching the quality of Russia’s military in action.

That might be a little bit of it.

But to be fair, that doesn't explain the previous 5 years.