@ruralbbqdude saw only the hot takes but hope to digest the 2-hour interview tonight. TBH some of what he said about the events are not far off from what some SEA geopolitical analysts have said. But the US reaction is very telling but unsurprising. I am suspicious of Putin's interpretation of Russian history so i will probably try to get an actually take from a Russian historian. Also would be watching some Russian Youtubers' POV to see how they react, especially those that are not pro-putin.