If Russia bought its time, NATO would have dissolved in a few decades. Many countries were even getting rid of tanks, planes and more. The UK was famous for canceling upgrades to planes(nimrod is a good example) because they saw no use in the current world.
In the 1990s, Russia being a total mess 'proved' that NATO was needed. Russia attacking a fake country like Ukraine 'proves' that NATO is needed. And Russia trying to prevent itself from being further encircled by NATO will also 'prove' that NATO is needed.
I actually agree, but NATO needs to stay out of former Soviet Republics and Finland. This can only create trouble where none exists.
If Russia bought its time, NATO would have dissolved in a few decades.
I doubt that very much. Like I said, NATO was expanding even when Russia was doing nothing. Furthermore, dissolving NATO is also not the best idea, as something like a German rearmament would surely lead France and the UK to feel threatened.
Just like always, the usual "North Korea" routine.
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If Russia declares war on them, even if it does not attack, they cannot join NATO, correct?
It will prove that NATO is needed.
If Russia bought its time, NATO would have dissolved in a few decades. Many countries were even getting rid of tanks, planes and more. The UK was famous for canceling upgrades to planes(nimrod is a good example) because they saw no use in the current world.
In the 1990s, Russia being a total mess 'proved' that NATO was needed. Russia attacking a fake country like Ukraine 'proves' that NATO is needed. And Russia trying to prevent itself from being further encircled by NATO will also 'prove' that NATO is needed.
I actually agree, but NATO needs to stay out of former Soviet Republics and Finland. This can only create trouble where none exists.
I doubt that very much. Like I said, NATO was expanding even when Russia was doing nothing. Furthermore, dissolving NATO is also not the best idea, as something like a German rearmament would surely lead France and the UK to feel threatened.