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Russia justifies its invasion of Ukraine by citing Ukrainian moves toward NATO and EU membership, claiming it posed a threat to Russian security. However, Borrel refutes this, highlighting that Ukraine posed no NATO military threat—there were no NATO troops or weapons in Ukraine during the invasion, and NATO had not moved to expand eastward except in response to existing threats.
He stresses that neighboring countries like Sweden and Finland, formerly neutral, are now seeking NATO membership due to fears of Russian aggression, illustrating how ongoing conflicts and regional insecurity drive alliances.