Russia has attempted to discourage Ukraine from joining NATO; and President Obama has shown no special interest in Ukraine's joining NATO, either, as a negative response from Russia would force the president's hand on this matter. But it now seems possible that Ukraine will bid for NATO membership, anyway; and not so much in spite of the fact that Russia strenuously objects to it, but rather, because of the fact that Russia strenuously objects to it. Ukraine's parliament has now voted to end its official "nonaligned" status. And this may be just a prelude to its seeking NATO membership: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/1...possibly-step-toward-seeking-nato-membership/ Comments?