Putin has stated since the early 2000s that he does not see Ukraine as a legitimate state, that it should be reunited under Muscowy, etc.
And this has been validated by Medvedev's recent statement
It’s not cause there is no rush on the Russians part. The mistake most pro-Ukrainian supporters and pundits make is thinking that Russia is in this for territory when its real goal is 1) ZelenskyyIdiot gov utterly removed and de-militarizing Ukraine (i.e: grinding up and destroying the Ukrainian military).
Why is Russia planning on phony referendums if it wasnt a territory grab?
Putin has stated since the early 2000s that he does not see Ukraine as a legitimate state, that it should be reunited under Muscowy, etc.
And this has been validated by Medvedev's recent statement