I think Russia is much more circumspect and intelligent than the US purports to the American public. We get lots of hyperbole about Russia's goal to take over all of Ukraine. Like the same lie about Hamas' on Oct 7, Americans foolishly believe all this nonsense. Russia has serious self-interest to protect its borders and people which is the intent of this war. The US, OTH, sees this as an opportunity to destroy Russia by attrition.
I think Russia is much more circumspect and intelligent than the US purports to the American public. We get lots of hyperbole about Russia's goal to take over all of Ukraine. Like the same lie about Hamas' on Oct 7, Americans foolishly believe all this nonsense. Russia has serious self-interest to protect its borders and people which is the intent of this war. The US, OTH, sees this as an opportunity to destroy Russia by attrition.