Putin is a thug.. of A kleptoThugState

the Putin regime is a kleptocracy.. their motivation is money $$$ the more resources subordinate to them, the greater their power and wealth. Putin sees his war of aggression as a war for legitimacy and respect: for his regime.. and lastly for russians.

Putin''s emotional model is that of a thug from the streets that gained power by becoming a political cop. A propagandist. A bully.

There must be a way for Russia to enrich itself after a free Ukraine regains its borders. Especially the regime. Create a path to greater wealth and respect while returning Ukrainian borders this is key