Why is it impossible to spread elements throughout the block using flexbox?

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Why is it impossible to spread elements throughout the block using flexbox?

<ul class="links">
  <li class="link">Главная</li>
  <li class="link">Донат</li>
  <li class="link">Форум</li>
  <li class="link">Связь</li>
</ul>

.links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
}