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[–] bfg9k@lemmy.world 17 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'd like to know exactly what Putin is thinking will come of all of this. Is he so deluded and surrounded by yes men that he genuinely thinks he's doing a good thing? Or is it just standard rampant greed and bullying?

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.ml 7 points 2 years ago

Yes. This is the downfall of every powerful man who surrounds himself with yes men. His advisers probably told him that if they invade Ukraine, the leadership would flee and he could install a puppet. They didn't expect him to actually do it.

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