I don't see how this new war is in Putin's interests. Clearly it won't be in his interest. But if the West does not provide him with some major concessions --

I don't see how this new war is in Putin's interests. Clearly it won't be in his interest. But if the West does not provide him with some major concessions -- will he do it anyway? To protect his image, or whatever? That seems to be the key question here.