[geoka9]

> The sequence of events: 1) Ukraine government states that it is their priority to join NATO

I would say the more complete sequence of events is more like:

-2) Ukrainians are largely against joining NATO according to public polls pre-2014 (with neutrality being also a clause in the Constitution)

-1) Russia annexes Crimea and invades Eastern Ukraine

0) Ukrainians become largely pro-NATO.

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