Paulus, I mentioned Ukraine to be ironic. The coincidence of Russia trying to reclaim land they need to be geologically secure and Israels seizing of The West Bank, Gaza, and the Golan Heights. Israel can no more surrender these lands than Russia can give up their quest to rebuild the empire. It's our business and subsequently the UK's, to protect our fellow NATO members. Did NATO pick this fight? You could say so I guess. But NATO believes countries have the right to form alliances.