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NATO isn't a "defensive union," it's a millitary alliance of Imperialist countries that uses its collective strength to strongarm enemies of NATO. NATO was formed as an explicitly anticommunist organization whose leaders included Nazis like Adolf Heusinger. When threats alone don't work, NATO engages directly, such as in Operation Gladio.
Russia even tried to join NATO after the dissolution of Socialism and the adoption of Capitalism, but was rejected.
So they willingly joined. got it.
Sure, never said otherwise. Imperialist countries do in fact wish to remain Imperialist and millitary alliances help solidify that.