What is Putin's real intention ?

Hi,

Think it would be helpful to know Putin's real intention.  Whether he is a 'goodie' or 'baddie' 🙂

We are told he is a threat to Europe, wants to take it all over, while he keeps denying it.

Regarding the 'war', he says he responded to NATO setting up close to Russia's border despite the agreement not to, plus he responded to the mainly Russian population of the area on the Russian border, saying they wanted to rejoin Russia.

Who knows?  But it would help one to understand who Putin is and once again, whether we are being lied to about him.

Thank you.