NATO was developed to defend against Russia after WW2. Also look at the Cuban missile crisis. We were/did put missiles in Turkey. Russia started putting missiles on Cuba. We blockaded, Russia agreed to back off and remove missiles from Cuba if we agreed to remove our missiles from turkey. I believe what Chancey said is correct about Putin not wanting Ukraine in NATO. Russia didn't invade Ukraine until blabber mouth Harris stated that Ukraine would be welcomed to NATO with open arms. I hope the US pulls out of NATO. Come on, we fund it.