Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech. Literature & Language

Winston Churchill’s Iron Curtain Speech
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Churchill believes the Soviet Union "desires the fruits of war and the indefinite expansion of their power and doctrines." How might those expansionist desires challenge the Western principle of national political self-determination, a cause it championed during World War 2?
Winston argues out that Russia is seeking to expand its power other than beginning a war. He does not want any of the Nations to go into war giving the devastating impact that it has had in the past. The formation of the fraternal association would be of great help to the US and the Commonwealth countries because it would ensure that peace prevails in the area. A combination of power from these allies would play a substantial role in the prevention of another war. As well, it would also prevent Russia from extending its power. He gives an example that the Second World War would have been prevented and, therefore, the combined power would help in the future.
Churchill's speech acknowledges "Russia's need to be secure on her western borders," but at the same time, it raises concerns about Soviet actions in Eastern Europe. Is Churchill being inconsistent? Alternatively, does he provide concrete justifications for those concerns?
Winston is inconsistent because, on one side, he shows much support for Russia, while on the other side, he points out the bad deeds of Soviet Russia. He fails to take a side by expressing his concern about the future due to the growing communist power of the Russians. As well he goes back to admiring the courage displayed by the Russians after having shown that he is not on their side. He speaks good deeds about Russia, but still reminds his audience about the wrong side of the Russian Soviet. For instance, he says that...