To invade other countries its allowed.
Putin only went on this because he was sure that ukraine not in nato and not in Europe Union so the west not gona support ukraine so much.
If country not in alliance with anyone then it can be taken by stronger that's how the UK france and other colonial invavaders done in history.
If Putin was taking ukraine faster and ukraine had not Western help then it was more easy and not so much suffering for ukraine people.
The average person really don't care If he ruled by russia or ukraine the goverment is just goverment.
But what was better before war in ukraine anyways ?
Nothing really.
But the point here is Putin did not know that Western countries Will help someone who is not officially ally of them ...so this show's to china and russia that Western countries don't count on any agreements.
It show's to all the world that nothing counts...today we say one things tomorrow it can be changed what ever way is most beneficial that will be choosen.
(like BRICS+) may shift power dynamics but does not guarantee stability.
Ultimately, if both sides continue mirroring each other’s strategies without innovative approaches or negotiations for peace, we may see an extended period of conflict characterized by proxy wars and economic warfare rather than direct confrontations.
In summary, while there are elements of mimicry in responses from both sides—such as sanctions leading to alternative alliances—the situation is far more nuanced than simple copy-pasting strategies. The outcome will depend heavily on each side’s willingness to adapt their strategies beyond mere retaliation.