@martinlentink @HistoPol @rvps2001
Not only do they intend to demoralise Ukraine and the West (Ukraine being less susceptible because they are more aware of the true horror a Russian victory would bring).
It is also about improving moral in Russia. Despite the appearance Russia likes to foster, a large number of Russians are aghast at their lives being impoverished (or terminated) for the incompetent pursuit of Putin’s Imperial dream.