Jeffrey D. Sachs argues that the war in Ukraine was provoked by the US, primarily through its pursuit of NATO enlargement and its role in the 2014 Ukrainian coup. Sachs contends that the US government's portrayal of the conflict as "unprovoked" is a deliberate distortion of history, masking its own responsibility. He asserts that negotiations based on Ukrainian neutrality and a halt to NATO expansion are crucial for achieving peace, and that continued US military involvement will only escalate the conflict. The article cites numerous historical accounts and diplomatic communications to support its claims, including warnings from US officials about the risks of NATO expansion. The article has been syndicated in several international publications.