#Russia is the largest country and has vast resources, but this is not enough for Putin. He must dominate the world, no less, since Russia is a exceptional people and country by their own doctrine.
Putin will use any means to get what he wants, and hope Trump will give it to him. He has #Trumps ear. Trump has frequently used Putins talking points.
Why they are unable to use their resources to excel should be asked Putin.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/22/europe/russia-putin-ultimate-goals-ukraine-intl-cmd/index.html
Given Russia's potential both the #Soviet union and #Putin has been a disaster and prominent examples of why these types of #authoritarian governments don't provide the best life for it's citizens.
What Putin want is power and money. That is why he will not tolerate #democracy. Former Soviet states from the dissolved union has formed democracies and some are Nato members. This is a perceived threat to Putin's kleptocracy but only as ideas of democracy in #Russia.