The world is technically at war with Russia. 1. Providing weapons to Ukraine. 2 Gathering intelligence. 3 Blocking trade 4 Blocking transactions 5. Britain providing protection for countries that want to join nato
Putin objective. 1Putin's objective is to land lock Ukraine. 2. Create a false doctrine of fear to rally support for himself in Russia. 3. Create an energy pipe line through Ukraine up the coast under Romania and Bulgaria to Turkey. 4. Bring Ukraine under the sovereign control of Russian 5 Destroy Ukraine assets and self determination. 6 Create civil war within Ukraine 7 Destroy or Control Ukraine energy and infrastructure. 8 Ukraine will be used as a military base and shield for Russia
There is 100% chance of a world war unless the EU, Nato and don't mind Russian controlling Europe. It will become a genocide larger than WW2 and the world will be spectators.