> the whole conflict is about NATO offering the possibility of membership to Ukraine This is what Putin says now. The actual reasons are clearly spelled out in

> the whole conflict is about NATO offering the possibility of membership to Ukraine This is what Putin says now. The actual reasons are clearly spelled out in the article published by TASS after Putin started the invasion: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60562240 https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60562240 As you can see, they have nothing to do with NATO expansion - Putin just wanted Ukrainians to be part of Russian empire just like Belorussians are.