⁃The conflict stems from NATO expansion and U.S. policies post-Cold War.
⁃In 1990, U.S. officials assured the Soviet Union NATO would not expand eastward, later broken promises led to rising tensions.
⁃NATO expanded eastward from 1999 onwards, straining Russia-West relations.
⁃Events like the 1999 NATO bombing of Serbia and the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq worsened Russian distrust.
⁃Putin initially sought cooperation with the West, even exploring NATO membership.
⁃U.S. involvement in Ukraine’s internal politics (2004-05 Orange Revolution, 2014 Yanukovych ousting) heightened Russia’s security concerns.

Conclusion:
The war is the result of long-term U.S. and NATO encroachments on Russian security.

Conclusion from MSM:
But..But..But.. Russia Invaded the Ukraine, this is why the War Started!