Putin Has No Say in Who Joins NATO: Pentagon

The transcript discusses the potential security guarantees for Sweden and Finland as they consider applying to NATO, emphasizing the bilateral relationships and military cooperation with the US. It addresses Putin's reaction to their potential NATO membership, highlighting that NATO is a defensive alliance and that Russia's actions in Ukraine are the real threat. The transcript underscores that the decision to join NATO is solely between the applying nation and NATO members, not influenced by external parties like Russia.

What is the speaker's view on Russia's reaction to the NATO applications?

According to the speaker, who is considered the aggressor in the context of NATO expansion?