Does Putin really believe this? Is he crazy? Is it propaganda? What do you think?

What do you think? I would really like to hear from you. Does Putin really believe this? Is he crazy? Is it propaganda?

I am a professor who developed multiple leadership programs at Charleston Southern University:
https://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/academics/college-of-business/organizational-leadership/

I wrote a book about Zelenskyy and the war in Ukraine which I have updated weekly since the war began:
https://amzn.to/39xNF3Y

If you wish to donate to humanitarian relief, please donate to a reputable organization. I would urge you to give to Samaritan’s Purse:
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/

Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective.