“First off, NATO accepts petitions to join, and does not “expand” by rolling tanks into new territory.”
Doesn’t change my point...even if true.
“Second, what promises? Can you please point to a signed treaty that says NATO will never include additional European countries?”
Russia made the mistake of not getting it in writing, like Minsk 2. They will NEVER trust the West again. If the West doesn’t want Ukraine being run by Russia, they might as well get their nukes dusted off, because that’s the only way it can end.
“Because I can point to a treaty, signed by russia, that says russia will respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and borders.”
You mean Minsk 2, the treat signed by Russia, Germany, and France which Merkel admitted last week was never intended to be complied with by the West, just buy time to re-arm Ukraine (her words, pal). So now this Ukraine War WILL NOT with a piece of paper - think Berlin in 1945.
You are arguing that hearsay should have the same weight as a signed contract in court. Good luck with that, if you ever try it for real.