Excellent summation. The only point I might add is that Putin wishes to form an economic arrangement with the US as well. A strategic economic partnership would make war and territorial aggression against Russian interests. That is a much sure path than the quartering of troops in the Ukraine.
He’s the bomb!
Europe still views the US as their ‘Colony’, to be exploited for their benefit.
Excellent point.
” Putin wishes to form an economic arrangement with the US as well. “
Not until he settles for peace with Ukraine and ditches Iran and North Korea.