Wrong interpretation.  Correct interpretation: either NATO and Russia are correct in acting according to the local people's wishes or both are wrong.  In Europe, boundaries have been drawn and redrawn often.  In Europe, different locations within a country may speak entirely different languages.  Comparison to the USA is flawed.  We will fundamentally disagree about the value in focusing on individuals rather than policy.  We will also fundamentally disagree on the perception of Russia as evil.  I think the military establishment is desperate to keep up the number of perceived enemies so that the military budget can be maintained and boosted.  Strategically, we should be friends with both Russia and China.