Now tell me how is it going to improve their security, and more importantly, the NATO security. Even if they get in (see Turkey).
Meanwhile, Russia has inked a deal with Nicaragua for basing rights and Mexico is seeking to join the Russian-Chinese economic union.
Well they see being a part of a defensive group as an advantage
that’s their choice, right?
Russia has clearly shown it is a menace that can’t be trusted, so it’s neighbors are taking appropriate protective steps
you’d do the same thing if you had a dangerous menace as a neighbor
Where will they put the “M”? BRICSM ?