Explaining it "slowly" or repeatedly, doesn't change facts. No application has been made, let alone accepted. You could include a desire in your personal manifesto to join The Hurlingham Club, but that doesn't mean you will be accepted.

Aside from that, as Nato's whole purpose is to deter aggression and not be aggressive, why should Russia fear it? They would not be seeking to invade Russia. They would deter what Russia is now doing. Putin's presentation of this is to re-ignite the fears of the Russians that stem from WW2. Fears that are not real in 2022.

Nato is not a threat to Russia. Nato is a threat to Putin's desire to re-establish the Soviet Union. Putin is KGB, a mobster whose politics are closer to Al Capone than Al Gore. His thinking has never progressed beyond the hurt he suffered when the Soviet Union collapsed. With the benefit of hindsight we should have ostracised him years ago. He has no morals. No desire to serve his fellow man. For him, it's all about power and who wields it.

We will now enter a new cold war which will last until Putin is replaced. It will be economically painful for all and environmentally damaging.

The reality is the reality. If a claim is made that an invading force is essentially the rightful government, I'm asking what of those tens of thousands of Ukranians who already have a government and country and are willing to defend it. The only options are to fight for it and likely be killed, or lay down their arms. I am wondering what Steeley thinks they should do, and whether he recognises the consequences to ordinary Ukranian people by taking the stance that he does.

You are in hysterical 'Westminster' mode.

I'm sorry, I do appreciate that, though well trained, some soldiers and pilots do not have the best sense of direction and that they and their bullets may stray somewhat. We all make mistakes. Rumour has it they were actually on their way to Salisbury (beautiful cathedral there) so they really have got well and truly lost. How embarrassing!

Troops and tanks heading into Estonia as we speak.
I presume other Countries will be doing the same into the various Countries who have a border with Ukraine?