In a world of relative truth, this article would be regarded as mere Western propaganda. Not, however, in a rational world based on evidence and reasoned analysis. Even if provoked Putin made an inexcusable human error.

As the Russian attack on Ukraine approaches the one-year mark, it is increasingly clear that Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade was one of the biggest geopolitical blunders of the modern era. The Russian dictator initially expected a short and victorious war. Instead, Putin’s faltering invasion has transformed him into an international pariah and shattered Russia’s reputation as a military superpower. How could he have got it so wrong?

Source: Putin’s faltering Ukraine invasion exposes limits of Russian propaganda – Atlantic Council