NATO's Fifth Article: Can Ukraine Activate It
Article Five of the North Atlantic Treaty (NATO) states that any armed attack against a member country shall be considered an attack against all members, requiring measured defensive actions including military force. However, this provision has only been activated once, following the September 11, 2001 attacks. At that time, the alliance agreed that the attacks fell under Article Five, and measures were taken to support the United States, such as deploying surveillance planes and naval operations. Article Five does not apply to Ukraine because it is not a member of the alliance, and activating it requires an assessment by NATO and an official request from the attacked country.
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