re: Is Henry Kissinger's reason for Russian invasion of Ukraine wrong?

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But this comment ignores the history of Ukraine and Russia

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but Russia views NATO as an offensive advancement of western hegemony

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In a perfect world all countries should have the right to self determination. But this comment ignores the history of Ukraine and Russia. I understand NATO is sold as a defensive alliance against apparently weak Russia but Russia views NATO as an offensive advancement of western hegemony.

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“Don’t individual states reserve the right to enter into alliances with those they see fit, Niccolo?” Of course they do. But not all countries are islands, and most countries have neighbours. And not all neighbouring states are created equal, and they have their own national security concerns and interests. This is the case with Russia.

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