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It’s all on Russia. Maybe if they weren’t terrible neighbors to neighboring countries, this wouldn’t happen. NATO doesn’t force countries to join, nor does it seek other countries to join. If the country wants to be a part of NATO, they have to apply. I’m tired of seeing this tired talking point.
I’m guessing it would’ve been to scare the replacement, but even then, I don’t see weapons slowing down. I think it would have the opposite effect.