Here's your summary from NATO Expansion Didn't Cause War in Ukraine, Austin Says (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og4EFjCczmM) on the Bloomberg Television channel:
**TLDR:** NATO expansion did not cause the war in Ukraine, according to Austin, who attributes the crisis to Putin's decision to invade.
1. The Ukraine crisis was caused by Putin's decision to unlawfully invade his neighbor, who had an inferior military.
2. NATO's actions in the Indo-Pacific are focused on creating a free and open region through collaboration with like-minded countries.
3. Strengthening relationships with allies and partners in the region is a positive development based on shared values and vision.
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