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36. Zelenskyy is probably talking to NATO countries

Reply to Jay25 (Reply #12)

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 04:48 PM

17 hrs ago

for advice. I really want NATO membership for Ukraine, but not at the expense of selling its soul. It can't afford to take its eyes off Russia.

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Zelenskyy is probably talking to NATO countries stollen 17 hrs ago #36

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