It’s a scam.
Russian propaganda is interesting but not well founded in reality. The longer the war goes—the more bloody it will become. Civilians will be hurt the most. Russia should just give up—they can not win as long as they face a united NATO and America. They will be Lucky to avoid Ukraine occupation of Western Russia and the loss of the Black Sea. The reparations will be staggering as the Russians must re-build Ukraine. The war is Over. Just a few more billions of dollars for ultimate Victory and Russia will be a thing of the past. All be over in three months.