Complete mischaracterization of what Stoltenberg said. Russian narrative goes like this: "Do what we want or we attack a neighboring country. Then, now look at

Complete mischaracterization of what Stoltenberg said. Russian narrative goes like this: "Do what we want or we attack a neighboring country. Then, now look at what you made us do." It presupposes: 1. What Russia wants is more important than what small countries want. 2. Small countries near to Russia do not seek NATO membership. NATO just "expands" magically, small countries are not seeking safety from NATO. 3. Colonialism is good when Russia does it. Russian imperialism did not happen. The proper place for NATO is next to Russian border in all NATO countries. Russia is not made to do anything, it has not right to attack.