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The idea that NATO would actually invade Russia seems pretty baseless. They aren’t even prepared to defend Ukraine directly.
by nicoburns 5y ago
The idea that NATO would actually invade Russia seems pretty baseless. They aren’t even prepared to defend Ukraine directly.
- ridiculous_leke 5y agoWith Ukraine under the hood, it wouldn't have been that difficult. I know that NATO is a defensive alliance but it can go an offensive if members agree. Not saying that this is a valid argument for Russia invading Ukraine.
- dragonwriter 5y ago> With Ukraine under the hood, it wouldn't have been that difficult. Yes, it would have. Ukraine joining NATO doesn't neutralize Russia’s nuclear arsenal. > I know that NATO is a defensive alliance but it can go an offensive if members agree. Sure, and it has, twice; it's also participated in an reactive invasion based on its defensive mission. NATO’s official defensive purpose isn’t why a NATO design on invading Russia is implausible, but it remains implausible.