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NATO was setup foremost as a defensive pact, with Article 5 being key.

> NATO was set up with the singular purpose to oppose Russia.

Only to the extent of defending against Russian aggression.

> It's has always threatened Russia.

How can it, when it provides a path for Russia to join them? A path which Russia never seriously pursued.

Russia demanding Ukraine to never join amounts to demanding that Ukraine must remain relatively defenseless against Russian attack.



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