If Ukraine joins NATO while Ukraine is at war, will NATO declare war on Russia?
I know if a country declares war on a NATO country, all NATO countries will declare war on the axis country. How does this work when a new country joins NATO that is currently in a conflict?
Zelensky has said he understands Ukraine can't join NATO until the war is over. I think your hypothetical is the reason they wouldn't be able join in the first place unless they're in peacetime.