Putin is actually playing it smart.

First, they take over large territory, then annex and hold referendums when majority of pro-ukraine ppl have left already. Thus majority pro russian ppl will support russian claim on territory. Ukraines in deep shit when winter comes, so is rest of europe while USA is chilling away from all this, looking like a hero & making $$$ selling outdated weapons. Putin is being defensive, handing over territory while waiting for winter where it will likely resume attacks. & ukraine will suffer further. What do you guys think?