You genuinely don't know what NATO is nor how it works. Nevertheless, central European countries are members of NATO and were for years.
Turkey is member of NATO too. They are the ones trying to block Sweden entry. They want to use situation to oppress Kurds better - Turkey is not exactly role model.
> you could stop being victim and have peer relations with Russia.
What exactly you mean by peer relationship with Russia? Help them to destroy Ukraine in exchange for gas and oil?
Peer relationship with Russia is when you are no longer motivated by ressentment towards Russia but only by your goals, which you may freely choose, starting from division of other countries for fun and profit, and towards the noble goals of peace and justice; but not being motivated by Russian tanks at home.
Of all countries, Turkey lost a huge amount of stuff to Russia. They could have endless ressentment towards Russia if they wanted. But they may allow themself to not want that, since they have stuff to do and means to do that.
That seems like state of majority of countries, until Russia devolved back to its soviet state. That relationship is quite easily possible inside NATO, you don't worry about Russian tanks. Which is why Finland is seeking NATO membership - so that they can do politics without worrying about pleasing Russia.
Turkey is member of NATO too. They are the ones trying to block Sweden entry. They want to use situation to oppress Kurds better - Turkey is not exactly role model.
> you could stop being victim and have peer relations with Russia.
What exactly you mean by peer relationship with Russia? Help them to destroy Ukraine in exchange for gas and oil?