With everything going on in Ukraine, we've noticed a lot of confusion about the purpose of NATO & the functions of Article 5. Don't worry, we were also confused.
Ash is bringing you the lowdown on all of your NATO/Ukraine questions. Buckle up, cause this one's a big info dump!
 
SOURCES:

https://www.nato.int/nato-welcome/index.html
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/topics_37356.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benelux
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/nato
https://history.state.gov/milestones/1989-1992/collapse-soviet-union
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_37750.htm
https://www.newsweek.com/zelensky-files-application-ukraine-join-european-union-1683310
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/07/politics/what-is-nato-article-5/index.html
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_110496.htm
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_50349.htm
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_192648.htm
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_192489.htm