We shouldn't be working to surround Russia by Democracies?! what in the world are you talking about?
Yes, Putin is triggered by democracies and see's them as a threat. The more the Russian people want their voices to be heard and the more that promote a democratic system and freedom the more of a threat his regime is under. But that doesn't mean that the US supporting democracies and freedom has anything to do with Russia. Our country was founded on principles of freedom and democracy. It's what we have always promoted.
We know how Putin rules. We know he is a bad dude. We know Russia is a threat. Why are you making excuses for them and trying to lay fault on us?