for the world to see him laying claim to the WH. And yes, tfg is still the active Russian set he was cultivated to be, beginning in the 80s.

his rare miscalculations. May have underestimated the effects of crippling sanctions, determination of the Ukrainians to fight for their country and the willingness of the Russian people to willingly accept it all, despite all the propaganda bombardment. He may also have misplaced reliance on economic lifelines from China. It could conceivably lead eventually to his downfall.