It’s not much different than the Kirk shooting. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances actually were. They’re going to use it how they want anyway.
Is it slightly more convenient if NATO actually defends themselves and Ukraine? Sure. Are they going to say the same things no matter what? Absolutely.
Some of that, but Putin can’t afford to loose against Ukraine alone. Getting NATO involved would give him a way of saving face.
We should give him that.
It’s not much different than the Kirk shooting. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances actually were. They’re going to use it how they want anyway.
Is it slightly more convenient if NATO actually defends themselves and Ukraine? Sure. Are they going to say the same things no matter what? Absolutely.