No, he decided to invade after Biden gave Russia permission.
“Russia will be held accountable if it invades,” Biden said Wednesday evening(January 20, 2022). “And it depends on what it does.”
“It’s one thing if it’s a minor incursion and then we end up having a fight about what to do and not do, et cetera,” he continued. “But if they actually do what they’re capable of doing with the forces amassed on the border, it is going to be a disaster for Russia if they further invade Ukraine.”
Well, Biden got the “minor incursion” he asked of Putin.
See link for quote of Biden speech https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ukraine-president-zelenskyy-pushes-back-biden
I think Brandon’s “minor incursion” was an off teleprompter goof base on his briefing prior to reading his press statement.
I wouldn’t say you’re wrong.