Do you really want to go there given how Ukraine steadily abhors the Russians to the extent of thinking of them as sub-humans, orcs, etc. and in need of extermination?
So we are not to heed of what Putin has actually said about Ukraine? I understand your reluctance to address Putin’s statements as they reveal that he has long wanted to annex Ukraine.
As for Ukrainians calling Russians “orcs,” perhaps they would have a more benevolent opinion if Russia didn’t invade and try to take over and exterminate their country.