Putin's war is the reason for NATO expansion

I was waiting for a US official to say this...

Finally, we heard from the head of the Pentagon, General Lloyd Austin, at his joint press conference with the Commander of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, following the results of the 11th Ramstein meeting.

"Putin's war is not the result of NATO expansion. Putin's war is the cause of NATO expansion."

“The conclusion is absolutely clear. It would be correct to confirm this with the next decisive steps regarding Ukraine's NATO membership”

The conclusion is absolutely clear. It would be correct to confirm this with the next decisive steps regarding Ukraine's NATO membership, in order to deprive the aggressor of the opportunity to use the argument of opposition to NATO expansion for further threats and aggressive actions against countries that have the right to independently choose the optimal security system for themselves.

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About the author. Valery Chaly, diplomat, former extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Ukraine to the USA

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