And while we’re at it, here are the NATO members or aspirants:

Here’s a breakdown of the former USSR states that are now NATO members or are actively considering NATO membership:

Former USSR States That Are NATO Members

These countries joined NATO after gaining independence from the Soviet Union:

1. Estonia

• Joined NATO: 2004

• Strong NATO ally with significant defense investments.

2. Latvia

• Joined NATO: 2004

• Works closely with NATO on Baltic security.

3. Lithuania

• Joined NATO: 2004

• Actively contributes to NATO missions.

4. Poland

• Although not a USSR republic, it was part of the Warsaw Pact (Soviet-aligned).

• Joined NATO: 1999.

Former USSR States Considering or Applying for NATO Membership

1. Ukraine

• Officially applied for NATO membership in 2022.

• Has intensified cooperation with NATO since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.

2. Georgia

• Has declared aspirations to join NATO since 2008.

• NATO has an ongoing partnership with Georgia, but membership has been delayed due to territorial disputes (Abkhazia and South Ossetia).

3. Moldova (Debate, but no formal application)

• While officially neutral, there are internal discussions about strengthening ties with NATO due to regional threats.

• No formal application has been made yet.

Key Context

• NATO membership for Ukraine and Georgia remains controversial, partly due to ongoing conflicts with Russia and territorial disputes.

• Other former USSR states, like Belarus and the Central Asian countries, are either neutral or aligned with Russia.

Let me know if you’d like a deeper dive into any of these countries!