The American edition of The Hill proposes to consider the issue of Russia's admission to NATO

Russia demands from the United States the implementation of security guarantees, including the non-expansion of NATO to the east. According to Moscow, the alliance allegedly threatens Russia's security. However, all problems can be solved if Russia itself joins NATO, writes the American edition of The Hill.

As the newspaper writes, the world is on the verge of World War III, Russia threatens to invade Ukraine, NATO is preparing a response. Diplomatic ways to solve this problem have failed, Moscow does not want to accept Washington's "peace initiatives". An armed conflict that may break out on the territory of Europe will bring not only economic losses for the parties, but may also develop into a full-fledged war using nuclear weapons. weapons. However, there is a way out, the author of the article believes, in order to rectify the situation, it is necessary to accept Russia into NATO by invitation.

The North Atlantic Alliance was created in 1949 to defend against an attack by the Soviet Union. After the collapse of the USSR in 1991, the NATO bloc not only did not cease to exist, but also expanded significantly, including 12 countries, coming close to the borders of Russia. Moscow believes that further expansion poses a threat to Russia's security, the leadership of the alliance, in turn, declares that Moscow is trying to revive the Soviet Union.

If Russia is invited and joins NATO, all problems will disappear by themselves, since Moscow will have to comply with the alliance's Charter, which requires "peacefully resolve all international disputes." According to the author, Russia's entry into NATO will immediately dispel all its fears, and the conflict with Ukraine will end with a peaceful settlement. In the future, we can think about the admission of Russia to the European Union.

NATO and the EU have maintained peace in Europe for 80 years, and Russia's entry into their ranks will be another proof of the correctness of the path chosen by Moscow. Of course, both the alliance and Russia will make some concessions to each other, but in the end they will come to a mutual agreement.

By accepting Russia into NATO, Brussels solves two problems at once: Russia will settle the dispute with Ukraine peacefully, and the alliance will conclude a peace treaty with Russia, the author sums up.

Comments

[Al_lexx]

Well, clowns, well, entertainers!
Haven't laughed like that in a long time...

[Flooding]

And destroy NATO from within.
I like it.
In reality, of course, Russia's accession to NATO is an unrealizable scenario.
This is an American instrument of military-political influence.
And you can join the block only by swearing allegiance to the overlord.

[Al_lexx]

They will fall apart soon.
Geyropkians are already not happy with their membership. They understand that the threat to them is not so much Russia itself, but their membership in NATO. It is not just that the French are exaggerating the topic of a purely European military bloc.

[mitroha]

However, all problems can be solved if Russia itself joins NATO, writes the American edition of The Hill.

Is it treatable at all?

[210ox]

Bullshit? Probably not

[Errr]

Quote: Mitroha

However, all problems can be solved if Russia itself joins NATO, writes the American edition of The Hill.

Is it treatable at all?

It is being treated. States - in the CSTO!

[Vladimir Mashkov]

This American author from "Hill" is far from naive and not ... cancer. They are simply brazenly and subtly mocking Russia and the proposals of the Russian government, scoundrels!

[Errr]

I don't know how right I am, but I now think that most likely Professor Lawrence Kotlikoff of Boston University is a good, kind person and, obviously, for this very reason, quite naive. But he's not our enemy, that's for sure. He, as I understand it, does not represent a different point of view on the world's problems of recent times except only his own. Below I present to your attention a machine translation of the original version of the article in question from The Hill:

According to Deputy President Biden, Russia is going to invade Ukraine. Diplomacy, in essence, he says, has failed. If true, the consequences would be dire for Ukraine, the West, and Russia. Ukrainian and Russian soldiers will die, NATO and Russia will move closer to armed conflict, and all sides will suffer serious long-term economic losses. In extreme cases, open conflict can lead to nuclear war.
NATO was created in 1949 as a bulwark against the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, but NATO did not. Instead, it added 31 member countries over the next 12 years. Russia sees NATO's continued existence and expansion as self-directed. And it justifies its foreign policy moves as a defensive response to NATO actions.
For its part, NATO sees Russia as trying to revive the Soviet Union, albeit without a communist veneer. He registered countries like Latvia to ensure they never again experienced Russian domination.
Both Russia and NATO claim they have no aggressive motives towards each other. But if Russia invades Ukraine and NATO responds by enlisting Finland and sending divisions to the "front", war between NATO and Russia could break out. If so, then President Kennedy's strong warning six decades ago will apply.
“Every man, woman and child lives under the nuclear sword of Damocles, suspended from the thinnest thread, capable of being cut at any moment by chance, miscalculation or madness.”
Kennedy's speech was delivered a year before the Cuban Missile Crisis. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev found themselves in this dreadful affair within hours, if not minutes, of their end to humanity. Luckily, both leaders blinked and came up with a solution. The US will remove offensive weapons from Turkey and the Soviet Union will remove offensive weapons from Cuba.
At that time I was 11 years old. And yet I remember the crisis as if it were yesterday. In particular, I remember the fear on the face of every adult. This fear is not yet visible, but may soon appear. As I write, the US embassy in Kiev is evacuating all non-essential personnel, and President Biden is considering airlifting large arms shipments to Ukraine, as well as airlifting a small number of US troops to eastern NATO countries.
Few Americans or Russians seem to understand that the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the NATO response we are beginning to see could escalate into World War III.
In short, the US and Russia are once again teetering on the brink of insanity. Presidents Biden and Putin need to find a way out of this desperate precipice. Russia needs assurance that it is not surrounded by an ever-growing coalition of nations that view it as their enemy. And NATO members, especially those bordering Russia, need assurance that Russia is not trying to rebuild the Soviet Union.
Both sides show no interest in what the other is afraid of. But in the end, it's the actions that matter, not the words. However, the words used by both sides limit and provoke action.
At this point, a few minutes before midnight, it's time to change words to change deeds. To do this, both parties must think far beyond the current box in which they set their locks. Indeed, they need to reflect on the seeming absurdity. I suggest that NATO invite Russia to immediately join its ranks, which, of course, requires it to comply with the NATO charter. This includes Article 1, which requires members to:
“...settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a way that international peace, security and justice are not endangered, and refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force in any manner inconsistent with the objectives United Nations".
Once Russia becomes a member of NATO, its fear of encirclement will dissipate. Moreover, it will be obliged to peacefully resolve its conflicts with Ukraine. Indeed, this could help enroll Ukraine into its new club, NATO. Over time, Russia should also be invited to join the European Union (EU).
The EU is the ideal model for this solution. The genius of the EU was to make countries that have struggled for centuries into one team, one organization, one family. The EU has had its problems, and Brexit represents a tragic mistake. But the EU and NATO have kept the peace in Europe for 80 years. Try to find an 80-year period between 1000 and 1945 without armed conflict between at least two regions, including 27 EU member states or 30 NATO member states.
Yes, NATO should welcome a member it deeply distrusts. And Russia would have to abide by rules it would rather break. But such is the nature of agreements between adversaries. Both give in order to receive. And since both parties see the value of the agreement, they will take steps to implement it.
By joining NATO, Russia would have promised not to invade Ukraine and to settle its ongoing disputes over Crimea and Donbas. And NATO would promise to defend Russia if it were attacked by foreign powers, including renegade NATO members.
Thus, the entry of Russia into NATO at the request of NATO immediately eliminates two existing problems. Russia will essentially agree to settle its dispute with Ukraine peacefully, and current NATO allies will essentially agree to a peace treaty with Russia. Indeed, a pact in which they swore to protect it, including its defense against attack from a subset of the alliance.
The idea of ​​Russia joining NATO is actually several decades old. Mikhail Gorbachev proposed this in 1990, and President Putin reportedly proposed this to President Clinton. Thus, NATO appears to be an obstacle to Russia's membership in NATO. But NATO may be ready, indeed keen to accept Russia now, given that it has strengthened the membership of several countries that feel threatened by Russia. By joining NATO, Russia would be committed to defending its independence from any other nation, including itself.
May NATO leaders have the wisdom and courage to add Russia to their ranks. And may Russia have the wisdom and courage to accept those she fears, as in not so long ago, when Russia, the United States, Great Britain, Canada, France and many other countries stood as one brotherly group to resist the most perverted form of our species, ever walked the earth.
It's not 1942 now. And it's not 1962. It's been 30 years since the end of the Cold War - it's time to put aside distrust and start building a warm and lasting peace between former and future friends.

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/591036-invite-russia-to-join-nato

[Vladimir Mashkov]

Quote: Herrr

I don't know how right I am

Mister, sir, sir (underline as appropriate)! No need to carry nonsense designed for extreme idiots! NATO - агрессивный an alliance directed primarily against Russia as the legal successors of the USSR. If the West loves Russia so much, then it should do something simple: disband NATO! Everything else is clever chatter. Don't take care of it!

[The black]

Join NATO and destroy it from the inside

.for this there are Romanians with the Balts

[Al_lexx]

Yes. With rodents, on a fastener.

[Flooding]

Quote: Black

for this there are Romanians with the Baltic states

Romanians are just very convenient for NATO
undemanding, obedient and executive
even their România Mare ambitions are not particularly spilled into the international space.
They are working on annexing the Bessarabian lands on the sly.
They do not flaunt their pro-fascist past.

Unlike the Baltic buzzers, whom you don’t feed with bread - let them bark at a huge neighbor.

[Glory1974]

Romanians are just very convenient for NATO

Not always. Recently it turned out that the Romanians stole and sold American fuel and lubricants worth several million dollars. True, the Minister of Defense of Romania tried to smear his own, he said that the Americans themselves are to blame if they left the fuel unattended.

[Reserve buildbat]

Do you think that someone was really worried that the Romanians had sucked 2 lbs of dead condoms out of diesel fuel tanks in a few years?

[Civil]

Quote: Flood

And destroy NATO from within.
I like it.
In reality, of course, Russia's accession to NATO is an unrealizable scenario.
This is an American instrument of military-political influence.
And you can join the block only by swearing allegiance to the overlord.

1. NATO is primarily a bloc created to confront ideological what was the enemy of the USSR.
2. Now there are no fundamental contradictions between the Russian Federation and NATO, and there and there capitalism is in different stages of development.
Therefore, there are no indestructible obstacles for Russia's accession to NATO.

[Flooding]

Quote: Civil

1. NATO is primarily a bloc created to confront the ideological enemy, which was the USSR.

it turned out that in addition to ideological differences, there are other
the place assigned to Russia in the hierarchical system built by the Americans does not suit her.

Quote: Civil

Now there are no fundamental contradictions between the Russian Federation and NATO, and capitalism is in different stages of development there and there.

capitalism is not a kind grandma with hot cakes
even if you smile affectionately at you, be sure - this aunt already has a plan on how to use you profitably with a carcass or in parts.

[Pavel episkop]

In order to destroy NATO from within, it is necessary to appoint General Secretary Gorbachev and announce perestroika

[kebzuref]

Both the USSR and Russia at one time asked to join NATO, but they firmly said no because they knew that if Russia joins NATO, then, firstly, all its meaning will be lost, and secondly, Russia will destroy NATO from the inside by blocking all its decisions, decisions must be made in NATO consensus, if at least one of its members is against any decision, then everything will go down the drain ... so for the West it's like losing

[alekseykabanets]

Quote: Al_lexx

Well, clowns, well, entertainers!
Haven't laughed like that in a long time...

So the Russian Federation asked to join NATO, it seems already under Putin, they didn’t take it then!

[Al_lexx]

Quote: aleksejkabanets

So the Russian Federation asked to join NATO, it seems already under Putin, they didn’t take it then!

It was sarcasm, pure GDP style.

[Woodman]

Quote: aleksejkabanets

So the Russian Federation asked to join NATO,

So not only the Russian Federation "asked". The USSR also "asked". You cannot not know this.

[Glory1974]

not only the Russian Federation "asked". The USSR also "asked".

It was like that even under Stalin. NATO refused, the conclusion was unequivocal - it is against us. Instead, the Warsaw Pact was formed.

[Woodman]

Quote: glory1974

It was like that even under Stalin.

The official application was under Khrushchev. In the 54th year.

[Flooding]

Quote: aleksejkabanets

So the Russian Federation asked to join NATO, it seems already under Putin, they didn’t take it then!

So after all that was before the elections!

[Kronos]

Logically. It's up to you to rewrite the NATO Charter for Russia.

[Aerodrome]

The American edition of The Hill proposes to consider the issue of Russia's admission to NATO

and place American bases throughout the country?

[Yrec]

In fact, Putin offered this option to NATO in the early 2000s, but he was turned down. So it's too late to rush.

[Seryoga64]

Worse

Russia threatens to invade Ukraine

Where is the threat? When does it threaten?

[keeper03]

It was they who so peacefully resolved all international disputes that they reached our borders!?!

[wlkw]

Idealists, if only it were that simple.
Why shouldn't they join the CSTO???

[Seryoga64]

Quote: wlkw

Why shouldn't they join the CSTO???

Gut

[1976AG]

And again, Moscow MUST comply, and the United States again does not owe anything to anyone. Although it is necessary to step in and place our missile defense facilities in the United States.

[rusich]

We have the CSTO. Why do we need a blue natashka

[Lech from Android.]

Moscow will have to comply with the alliance's charter, which requires "peacefully resolve all international disputes"

Either the Turks of the Greeks are peacefully pressing ...
And then Russophobes in Poland, the Baltic States will definitely be against ... and who will Russia be there? A wedding general?
After all, you still have to reckon with the interests of Russia there too.
So it's a utopia.

[Seryoga64]

Quote: Lech from Android.

So it's a utopia.

The fact is that Russia will never join a terrorist organization.

[hagen]

Quote: Seryoga64

The fact is that Russia will never join a terrorist organization.

I don't think it's about terrorism. The thing is that all this aggravation was planned by the United States precisely in order to break the remaining ties between Russia and Europe as much as possible. To do this, first shot down MH17. But it failed to convincingly prove that Russia is to blame. Here will be the second provocation by the hands of Ze for the introduction of "super sanctions". What ways of reconciliation can be sought here, if all this aggravation is initially carried out according to the scenario? Guilty will no longer be sought. They are assigned. And that's us. The whole question is how immersed Ze is with the script, and whether he will be able to implement it as planned. Judging by his speech before intelligence, he is trying. Now it only remains to be seen whether there will be an instant interruption of all energy supplies to and through Ukraine? How will the population of Kharkiv, Sumy and other regions fed from the transit pipe react? Well, and our other actions unaccounted for by the enemies, which today can only be guessed at. I hope that the "voentorg" in the LDNR is working in an enhanced mode, and extinguishing enemy electronics has become a matter of pressing a button.

[Seryoga64]

Quote: Hagen

Guilty will no longer be sought. They are assigned. And that's us.

For this, a provocation is being started

[private person]

The North Atlantic Alliance was created in 1949 to defend against an attack by the Soviet Union.

And that's it. There is no union for a long time, but Russia remained, and as you know, Russia took on all the debts. ..

[Glory1974]

Russia took on all the debts. ..

and obligations. Including the obligation to attack Europe.

[private person]

Including the obligation to attack Europe.

Yes, well, she's in the hole. I wonder why Russia should attack? To then pump oil and gas for darma? We have our own territory.

[Crash]

Bold plus!

[morpogr]

What a twist.

[Andrey Moskvin]

Subtly trolling Ukraine.

[Pavel73]

Putin has long said about this: why not? If Russia will be considered, and it will be a full partner. Almost verbatim.

It's just that this option doesn't suit them.

[mojohed2012]

Well, here's the stupidest question.
There is no point in even discussing such an initiative on the forum, from the word, Russia will never be in NATO.

[Seryoga64]

Quote: mojohed2012

Russia will never be in NATO.

In hypocrisy

which demands "peacefully resolve all international disputes"

Like in Yugoslavia, Libya, etc.

[mojohed2012]

In response, it is necessary to raise, also hypocritically, the question of NATO's inclusion in the CSTO.
And exactly the same agenda will be in the comments as the question posed by the article.

[HAM]

"If you can't prevent the booze, lead it!"..... if you can't cope with the enemy, make him guilty, tie him with blood... that's the whole logic of the Americans...

[Kaufman]

it turns out that here, under the guise of an article, you can write absolutely any nonsense ?? What is this nonsense?
I’ll also say, yesterday in the smoking room, serious and sober people responsibly declared that Somalia had applied for membership in the European Union

[Dikson]

.. join NATO, and quarrel with China .. yeah ..))) A great solution for the USA ..) they really won’t have any problems with Russia then ..

[the finish]

Moscow does not want to accept Washington's "peace initiatives". - Key idea...

[Seryoga64]

Quote: finish

- Key idea.

And very sharp

[Egoza]

Moscow does not want to accept Washington's "peace initiatives".

Why doesn't Washington want to accept Moscow's peace initiatives? That's what the publication should be asking. Moreover, Hill is located there. Call Biden and ask. It's cheaper than calling the Kremlin. Not long distance! )))

[Woodman]

Considering that Russia twice applied for membership in NATO, both under the communists and under the democrats, and twice was refused, we can draw a logical conclusion - NATO is ready to accept anyone except Russians. But if the topic of admitting Russia to NATO was openly raised there, then it can be assumed that the "ultimatum" greatly puzzled someone there and that they perfectly see that Russia has something to back up the demands of security guarantees.

[Seryoga64]

Quote: Lesovik

But if they openly raised the topic of Russia's admission to NATO

What kind of newspaper wrote nonsense, but did you believe that it was Fashington who came up with it?

writes the American edition of The Hill.

[Woodman]

Quote: Seryoga64

What a newspaper wrote nonsense

Never wrote before. And I didn't speak for the whole Fashington.

[Seryoga64]

Quote: Lesovik

Never wrote before.

But you never know what kind of idiot will come up with?

[Vladimir Vladimirovich Vorontsov]

The American edition of The Hill proposes to consider the issue of Russia's admission to NATO

***
NATO Headquarters in Brussels is considering the issue
on filing a collective application for membership in the CSTO ...
***

[Seryoga64]

Quote: Vladimir Vladimirovich Vorontsov

Proposal is being considered at NATO Headquarters in Brussels
on filing a collective application for membership in the CSTO

Russia thinks...

[Reader 47]

NATO is UWB plus vassals. There is no third. There is no place for Russia

[75 Sergey]

And it is NATO to us ?!

[rotmistr60]

in order to rectify the situation, it is necessary to accept Russia into NATO by invitation.

He wrote and he himself was afraid of what was written. Either they will misunderstand and declare him a Russian agent, or they will ridicule him for such a surprise.

[neurostimulator]

However, all problems can be solved if Russia itself joins NATO...

Wake up sick)) ...

[Sydor Kovpak]

according to logic, then it is necessary to include Israel, Iran, China, India, Pakistan, both Koreas, Syria, half of Asia, half of Africa and many others. maybe then guided by the rules of the alliance for at least one war and one potential war, there will be less on the planet ... then it will become clear that the alliance exists for the sake of peace.


"If Russia is invited and joins NATO, all problems will disappear by themselves, since Moscow will have to comply with the Charter of the alliance, which requires "peacefully resolve all international disputes"

[lvov_aleksey]

here is the article:
https://lenta.ru/news/2021/11/04/russia_nato/
and a quote from it
“According to the ex-secretary general, the Russian leader at their first meeting asked him when NATO would invite Moscow to join the association. “Well, we don’t invite to join NATO, people apply to join NATO,” Robertson replied. Then Putin , according to the former head of the alliance, stressed that Russia is not on a par with other countries that do not have the same importance.

[Reserve buildbat]

What is there to discuss? Accept immediately! How can an alliance created to destroy Russia exist if Russia is not a member of it? And enter - and there will be peace to all! Russia will arm itself against itself, arm the rest, arms sales will grow - this is a gold mine! This news made my evening

[Ax Matt]

Let better ENTER RUSSIA.

[Diverter]

1.

NATO and EU kept the peace in Europe for 80 years

where did Yugoslavia go?
2. accept RF in natu.......
in principle, it is possible, provided that the mattress country and small-shaven people exit from there.

[UPS]

This is a conspiracy against Poroshenko ..., Kondraty will immediately come to him.