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NATO as a Betrayal to Russia: The assertion that NATO's expansion constituted a betrayal overlooks the multifaceted purpose of NATO, particularly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Initially established to prevent conflict among member states, its role evolved to address emerging tensions within Europe, especially amidst turmoil in the Balkans.
The Role of Volition in NATO Membership: The claim that the U.S. aggressively pushed NATO to Russia's borders fails to acknowledge that countries have historically pursued NATO membership voluntarily, motivated by political, economic, and security concerns. Unlike the coercive approaches of the Soviet era, NATO's expansion was, and continues to be, predicated on the requests of individual nations seeking security assurances.