Originally Posted by
henra
In all their paranoia I wouldn't rule out that Putin is concerned about a (conventional) 'decapitation strike' against himself (which is ridiculous but I think he lost touch with reality quite some time ago).
Sad thing is, the monster is calling all the shots, even from a relative position of weakness, and the west is only deciding to react or not. How can the west gain the initiative? His strength is his lack of inhibition way beyond what what decent people would dare. Ukraine’s strength is laudable courage, perseverance and resolve in the face of an existential threat. When is the west going to show some strength?