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by s1artibartfast 1572 days ago
A very obvious misunderstanding. For the last 15 years NATO and Russia have been extremely clear and consistent on the point.

Russia has consistently announced that it will invade Ukraine to stop NATO membership.

NATO has consistently announced that it will not defend Ukraine, but it is Ukraine's' decision if it wants to be a member.

You might not like the situation (I don't), but the cards have always been on the table.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine%E2%80%93NATO_relations