“The only credible guarantee that would persuade Ukrainians to back a peace deal is an invitation and accession – even a gradual one – to NATO. But, Kyiv’s European allies would need to provide “transitional” commitments, starting with military instructors and advisers and then a deterrence mission of combat ready troops.”

Alyona Getmanchuk, Director of New Europe Center, commented for Financial Times.

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