Putinists support Russia because they suck. Suck attracts suck.
I am no fan of Putin, but I also assign some blame to Western leaders for the situation and getting caught up in the soundbites of the day is preventing a thorough examination and thoughtful reflection about our “foreign policy”.
Ask yourself if our foreign policy is in the best interest of our own citizens and those of Europe or if they serve a higher interest - globalism.
Does that justify Putin? No. Emphatically not. However, it is undeniable that globalists who are cloaked as “public servants” contributed to the horrible situation.
It is possible to dislike both Putin and the globalists that baited him into showing his true colors. I feel sorry for all involved in this tragedy including my children who are now less safe because of it.