# skwadq12 **Published by:** [skwadq12](https://paragraph.com/@skwadq12/) **Published on:** 2023-07-11 **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@skwadq12/skwadq12 ## Content Compare that to an earlier set of Oval Office talking points, and its clear just how far the U.S. position has changed. Fifteen years ago, when NATO leaders took a position on this issue, the U.S. was firmly behind Ukraines membership. Then-President George W. Bush lobbied hard among his peers to get Ukraine and Georgia a formal invitation and a detailed roadmap into the alliance. Back then, France and Germany shot the idea down, arguing that it would provoke a conflict with Russia. my firdt vut not less textickr ## Publication Information - [skwadq12](https://paragraph.com/@skwadq12/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@skwadq12/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@skwadq12): Subscribe to updates