Putin’s War Defending Russia’s Honor and Seeking Revenge for the Soviet Union's Fall

From Putin’s perspective, the war is a defense of Russia’s interests, driven by a deep psychological grudge against the West. His desire to be accepted by the global community and his anger over Russia’s exclusion from the G8 fuel his actions, as he seeks to reclaim Russia's honor and revenge the fall of the Soviet Union.

[Johntcovell]

Don’t you think that the fact that NATO broke the agreement with Russia not to put missals close to Russia has anything to do with it ?

[Mis-AdventureCH]

Lithium. Anything else is window dressing and smoke and mirrors BS.

[guywebster]

I think we have to speak to the leader of a nation that possesses the largest nuclear stockpile on earth... Yea.. kind of important stuff.

[charlesduncan]

The only thing within that argument that makes a strong case or grounding is that Mr. Putin, like both sides have interests. Whatever those interests are, he’s the only person knows. However, one has to listen to what the man is saying and sharing.