sure he was baited but he probably legit thought he could overrun ukraine in a few days or weeks. he didnt know just how weak and corrupt his military really was. ever since then putin has just been trying to get enough of a win to not end up being killed in some coup when he finally makes peace. that old cope about taking over all of ukraine has long been abandoned by putin himself. you only hear thats stuff from retarded shills online now.   they get the donbas and a bit extra. this is what they can win by force of arms after 3 years of war.
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