Summary
As soon as Moscow started attacking Kyiv, America and its allies have imposed many tough sanctions on Russia. This has gradually started having a negative effect on the Russian economy.
Today is the eighth day of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The attacks are still going on from the Russian side. The Russian army has captured the regional administration building in Kherson. Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday it had captured Kherson. While Ukraine’s southern port of Mariupol is surrounded by Russian troops, Interior Ministry adviser Anton Herashchenko said on Thursday.
Russia has destroyed 10 major cities of Ukraine in its attack. Because of this about one million people have left Ukraine. Many princely areas have suffered great damage and many buildings have turned into ruins. Roads are deserted and deserted. Meanwhile, the eyes of the whole world are on the second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine to be held in Belarus on Thursday.
Why did NATO refuse to send troops?
Still questions are being raised that the war between Ukraine and Russia has caused havoc in the whole of Ukraine, but why is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) not coming forward to help Ukraine? Why has NATO, which Ukraine trusted, refused to send its army to help Ukraine? While NATO is increasingly deploying troops to member states of Eastern Europe, it has made it clear that it has no plans to send troops to Ukraine.
In fact, if NATO does this, it would be considered a violation of Article 5, which could potentially escalate the conflict. Last week, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg announced that the coalition was launching its Rapid Response Force for the first time to bolster its defense against Russia.
What is Article 5
It is an agreement that ensures ‘collective defense’ of NATO member states. Which means that an attack on one ally would be considered an attack on all allies. Article 5 is an important part of the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty or the Washington Treaty, which was signed in 1949.
In a February 24 statement, NATO cleared all doubts, saying that “our commitment to Article 5 of the treaty is an iron shield and we stand united to defend each other.” Article five applies only to NATO members and Ukraine is not a member of NATO.
So is this what tied NATO’s hands?,
Absolutely. Ukraine is a partner of the Western Defense Coalition but is not a member of NATO. Consequently, Article 5 i.e. Collective Defense Pledge does not apply to him. Late last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a televised address urged Ukraine to be added as a full member of the coalition. However, Russia has long been opposed to Ukraine’s growing closeness with NATO and this is believed to be the main reason for its attack.
To understand Article 5, it is necessary to understand the goals with which NATO was formed. After the end of World War II, the world was divided in the fight for the dominance of two superpowers. In 1949, the United States, Canada, and several Western European countries formed it as a mechanism to provide collective security against the growing threat of the Soviet Union.
When has Article 5 been used?
So far it has only been used once. Article 5 was used after the 9/11 attacks on the US in 2001. The attack was carried out by Al Qaeda terrorists. NATO had dropped its army to respond to the terrorists and show solidarity with the US.
When can NATO be bound to implement Article 5?
This can only happen if Russia launches a full-fledged attack on one of NATO’s allies.
Expansion
Today is the eighth day of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The attacks are still going on from the Russian side. The Russian army has captured the regional administration building in Kherson. Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday it had captured Kherson. While Ukraine’s southern port of Mariupol is surrounded by Russian troops, Interior Ministry adviser Anton Herashchenko said on Thursday.
Russia has destroyed 10 major cities of Ukraine in its attack. Because of this about one million people have left Ukraine. Many princely areas have suffered great damage and many buildings have turned into ruins. Roads are deserted and deserted. Meanwhile, the eyes of the whole world are on the second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine to be held in Belarus on Thursday.
Why did NATO refuse to send troops?
Still questions are being raised that the war between Ukraine and Russia has caused havoc in the whole of Ukraine, but why is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) not coming forward to help Ukraine? Why has NATO, which Ukraine trusted, refused to send its army to help Ukraine? While NATO is increasingly deploying troops to member states of Eastern Europe, it has made it clear that it has no plans to send troops to Ukraine.
In fact, if NATO does this, it would be considered a violation of Article 5, which could potentially escalate the conflict. Last week, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg announced that the coalition was launching its Rapid Response Force for the first time to bolster its defense against Russia.