Not it isnt... NATO is the mutual defence of member states. IF Putin attacks NATO, yes then NATO would likely repond directly, and the conflict would likely destroy large sections of the world in nuclear strikes at the very least.... a no winner situation, most of us would be dead.
NATO gathers members by their own choice, UNfortunatley Putin has rebuilt NATO with his attack on Ukraine. It was receding in relevancy until the fascist invasion reminded the world, why NATO was established in the first place. MUTUAL PROTECTION and dispute resolution on member countries. Simple....
You know ths... you just keep trotting out the same old mis-information. Your needle is stuck in a cult groove.
Criticism of Russian Leadership: Prigozhin's criticisms were primarily aimed at Russian military leaders, whom he accused of incompetence and poor management of the war. He believed that the war, which began in February 2022, could have been avoided or managed more effectively had Russia's military been more prepared. He frequently criticized Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov for their failures on the battlefield, particularly in Ukraine.
Focus on Corruption and Self-Interest: Prigozhin suggested that corruption and self-interest among Russia's elites played a role in provoking the war and hindering its progress. He portrayed the leadership as disconnected from reality, with generals and officials motivated more by personal gain than by the needs of the Russian military or the country. This view aligned with his broader critique of the Russian system, which he felt had become bureaucratic and self-serving.
Avoidance of Direct Criticism of Putin: While Prigozhin was vocal in his criticism of military leadership, he generally avoided directly criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin. Instead, he seemed to suggest that the decision to invade Ukraine might have been based on poor advice given to Putin by top military officials, furthering his claim that Russia's leadership had been misled.
Questioning the Justification for War: In a particularly striking divergence from the Kremlin’s stance, Prigozhin hinted at questioning the justification for the war itself.
Prigozhin's perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine war became more public and outspoken as his relationship with the Russian military leadership deteriorated, culminating in his attempted mutiny in June 2023, when he led a short-lived armed rebellion against the Russian military. This rebellion was widely seen as a direct challenge to the Russian Defense Ministry, although it stopped short of targeting Putin himself. Prigozhin’s rebellion, his critiques, and his subsequent death in a plane crash
"The happy grandpa thinks that everything is fine. And what should the country do? If he turns out to be right, then God bless everyone. But what should the country do, the children, the grandchildren, and the future of Russia, and how to win the war if by chance, I’m right? And if by chance, they are thieves and scumbags?" — Yevgeny Prigozhin, June 2023.
Russia missed its chance because Thug Putin killed it.
