One reason for "special operation": Kremlin reacts to Ukraine's application to join NATO

This is reported by the Russian mass media.

According to Peskov, Ukraine's desire to join NATO became one of the reasons for Russia's full-scale aggression.

"We heard President Zelenskyy's statement. We saw different reactions from NATO. There are countries that support this option of accelerated accession, there are countries that do not support it. Everyone refers to the rules of consensus. We are watching this decision very carefully and remember We believe that Ukraine's orientation towards NATO and the confirmation of Ukraine's future membership in NATO became one of the reasons for the "special military operation," Peskov said.