He thought exactly what he said. He doesn’t want to take over kyiv. And look if he wanted to he would have 2 days ago. That’s not the goal..And what... become a Russian puppet state? Many would rather die with their dignity intacted rather than live without basic freedoms and the right to self-determination.
I thought Zelenskyy was a fool but he's actually turning out to be quite heroic. Do you think for one second that you would see Putin out on the front lines as a foreign army closes in on him? No he'd be hiding in his bunker or more likely long since fleed with his oligarch buddies.
And it's not for simple presidency and pride, he's making this stand because it works. It's called asymmetrical warfare - It's why America had issues in Iraq and Afghanistan and is no longer there. I'm starting to think Putin is the fool for thinking the same tactics wouldn't be used against him as apparently he thought he could take Kyiv quickly and easily.
To become Russian puppet..?? Sounds like a matter of pride.. no, not to send civilians to die..and return to diplomacy no matter what it takes.
You guys keep comparing Chechnya (which Putin succeeded in at the end and had his first significant credit for) and ukraine.
There is no comparison.!
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