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> The proposed pact between Ukraine and NATO would provide the nation with sufficient firepower to fend off Russian aggression - while also tacitly encouraging talks between Russia and Ukraine - raising questions about the future of the conflict.

> One of Russia's initial terms for negotiation, after its invasion one year ago, was that Ukraine remain neutral and commit to never joining NATO; it's not clear whether the proposed pact would prevent Ukraine from ever joining the alliance, though Fix said Ukraine would certainly work to ensure that was not the case.

> The backdrop of the proposed plan is, according to French, German, and UK officials interviewed by the WSJ, to promise Ukraine protection and access to weapons in the hopes that such security guarantees would incentivize Ukraine to pursue peace negotiations with Russia.

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