NATO forces have been above Ukraine for the last several years. The US et al. were flying ISR missions right up against the borders of Belarus, Russia, and east

NATO forces have been above Ukraine for the last several years. The US et al. were flying ISR missions right up against the borders of Belarus, Russia, and eastern Ukraine rebel-held areas up to a couple days ago. "Reckless brinkmanship" is an odd phrase, when we're talking about responses to Russia invading a sovereign country.