Sometime I think the words Putin and Russia are used interchangeable and incorrectly mixed up. Putin isn't Russia and Russia isn't Putin.
Pulling troops out of Ukraine is in Russia's best interest, but not Putin's. He'll be killed. When he talks about Russian security, what he really means is his regime's security. As we've all seen, he cares very little about Russia and certainly even less about the Russian people.
I believe the majority of people of Russia are decent people and want nothing to do with this pointless war. Yet they don't have the freedom to express themselves and speak up.
I think that you are too obviously biased in favor of Ukraine to talk about the best interests of Russia.
I'm bias towards the law. They have no business being there. We both know that; there's no "debate".
Russia is now forced to cosy up with North Korea. Even China sensibly keeps them at arms length for god sake.
Like what you see in NK? No I didn't think so. It's only a matter of time before Russia turns into that. Writing on the wall.
Well if you think that's in the best interests of Russia...