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Several theories propose that NATO expansion played a role in motivating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The argument suggests that as NATO expanded its reach into eastern Europe without explicitly excluding Ukrainian membership, Putin perceived a threat, leading to the initiation of the war.
Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan challenges this notion and sheds light on the true account that led to the outbreak of the war.
Excerpted from Peter’s May 19 “Zeihan on Geopolitics” newsletter:
The fifth question of the Q&A series is…who is the ultimate provocateur in the Ukraine War? And I really hope this answer doesn’t surprise anyone.
If Russian propaganda has led you to believe that Nazi-Jewish-gay-demons run Ukraine…maybe this isn’t the video for you. Equally as absurd is the idea that NATO and the US are responsible for Ukraine being in this situation.
The U.S. has seen NATO growth since the Cold War’s end; roughly 20 countries have joined, and many of them are former Soviet territories. But joining NATO is no cakewalk. It’s a grueling process and must be unanimously agreed upon by all members.
So the idea that NATO started this war and has been plotting to eliminate Russia is a tad far-stretched. Oh, and when you actively send tens of thousands of troops into another country, it’s pretty hard to get the red off your hands.
