The fundamental challenge we face in Ukraine is this: Russia wants something it currently does not have the right to, while Ukraine wants something it cannot reclaim through military means. —— US Secretary of State Rubio
[Clever Comment]: So here's the question: Who exactly promised Ukraine that it could join NATO? This promise was like a seed deeply buried in the soil of geopolitics, quietly taking root and eventually giving rise to the complex situation we see today. The expansion of NATO has never ceased, with its borders continually moving closer to Russia, undoubtedly triggering Russia's security concerns. Under the allure of NATO, Ukraine gradually became entangled in the vortex of great power games. Now, the United States is attempting to shift the blame and oversimplify the essence of the problem, which is indeed hard to convince anyone.
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