There is no contradiction there. The US being incompetent and pushing buttons can be the motivation for actions that are unjustified in scope. I think the disco

There is no contradiction there. The US being incompetent and pushing buttons can be the motivation for actions that are unjustified in scope. I think the disconnect here is that you believe me being able to describe Putin's motivations means I somehow agree with them. Claims like Putin is invading to expand territory is conspiracy theory, and likely Ukrainian propaganda (like the debunked Ghost of Kyiv and Snake Island propaganda that covered HN). During war, both sides spill propaganda and lies. Just because one country is clearly in the wrong doesn't mean you should dutifully swallow the other side's propaganda.