NATO is a defensive alliance that doesn’t threaten Russia and Ukraine is a sovereign nation that can form any alliance it wants without asking Putin’s permission. Suggesting that provoked Putin’s war of aggression is wrong and parroting Russian talking points.

NATO is a defensive alliance that doesn’t threaten Russia and Ukraine is a sovereign nation that can form any alliance it wants without asking Putin’s permission. Suggesting that provoked Putin’s war of aggression is wrong and parroting Russian talking points. https://t.co/izatXHrvKI

— Josh Rogin (@joshrogin) February 23, 2025