Russia wants to control and annex its former vassals who in turn try to flee under the shield of NATO. That is all there is to it. Right now the west can send

Russia wants to control and annex its former vassals who in turn try to flee under the shield of NATO. That is all there is to it. Right now the west can send as much weapons as it wants to Ukraine to be used against Russia with impunity. If Ukraine was a member of NATO Russia would be completely safe. But the US cant even be bothered to send an insignificant amount of aid to Ukraine, never mind an actual attack. Russia knew this very well and much of its strategy is based on this decreasing interest and support.