The Russia-Ukraine War in the Context of Nato’s Expansion Policy (2022 - )
Journal: Terörizm ve Güvenlik Araştırmaları Dergisi
Year: 2025

NATO has gained increasing importance, particularly in light of its expansion into Eastern Europe, which prompted a Russian reaction in the form of the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and subsequent military action in the Russian Ukrainian war. Despite Ukraine’s official request to join, NATO has not yet made a decision on membership, and Ukraine remains only a partner nation. The ongoing war has sparked substantial discussions about NATO’s role in the conflict, including the position of Eastern Eu