As an American, it's easy for me to look at the Russia situation and blame them for trying to ignite a war. It does appear to be a bit of a double standard though. Russia has been fairly open about the military defense systems surrounding their country making them uncomfortable
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Not trying to defend Russia, but ...
I have seen all over the forum "I am not with Russia but...". Firstly, this is not Russia, this is Putin's version of Russia. Secondly, "feeling uncomfortable" is not a morally or legal valid excuse to attack another country with the intention to change their government.
Now, I do get there is a point on not throwing rocks at a bear, however you cannot let the bear decide what you can or cannot do in your country or else you will never be free to progress, change and evolve as a nation.
On the NATO argument, there is no argument. Putin knows perfectly well that NATO would not accept Ukraine as a member - it is simply too risky. This is all about Putin trying to get a strategic hold on the Black Sea and trying to incorporate Ukraine, a large food producer, into their crony envelope of oligarchs to steal from Ukrainians as he steals the resources of the Russian people.