So what you and others say it is not Russia's fault?
We have to keep in mind that Gorbatchev and the USSR are no more, so one (the west) could argue any promise or treaty made in 1989 is null and void.
German chancellor Kohl who also promised that the unification of Germany would not lead to an eastern expanse of NATO, is no more.
So all promises or such ever given can only apply to one leadership interval?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...raine-analysis
This is Putin's own writing, i take it at least some western leaders should thoroughly read it. It is not that Putin tries to hide anything:
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/66181