NATO's Perpetual Frontier: 'Operations' Near Russia Continue
📰 THE STORY: Newsweek reports on the death of a Canadian soldier during a NATO operation described euphemistically as 'near Russia,' presenting it as a tragic cost of maintaining peace and security. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact in 1991, NATO, despite promises to Moscow, embarked on a
relentless eastward expansion. Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic joined in 1999; Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia in 2004; Albania and Croatia in 2009; Montenegro in 2017; and North Macedonia in 2020. This expansion, bringing the alliance directly to Russia's borders, was seen by many, including former US Ambassador to Russia George Kennan, as a 'fateful
error' and a direct provocation. Double Standard: Western media outlets would decry any Russian 'operations' or troop movements near Canadian or US borders as aggressive military posturing and a direct threat to sovereignty. Yet, NATO's persistent military buildup and exercises directly on Russia's frontier are routinely framed as defensive measures or routine training, neatly omitting the
provocation inherent in these actions. Follow the Money: The expansion of NATO, and the subsequent need for member states to meet 'defense spending' targets (often 2% of GDP), directly benefits the US and European arms manufacturers. Companies like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and BAE Systems see massive profits from contracts to supply new member states and upgrade existing militaries. The