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Putin may be a lot of things but he is not dumb enough to surround himself with military personal that bring thousands of tanks but forgot to bring the fuel.
I'd presume that Putin didn't personally plan the logistics, what forces to deploy where etc.
And his inner circle apparently thought it was a bluff too:
https://theweek.com/russo-ukrainian-war/1010586/putins-inner-circle-reportedly-seemed-to-think-his-military-buildup-wasWhat if they just did bluff-level prep, not real war prep?
The other (possibly more obvious) scenario is that the higher than anticipated level of resistance is making it hard to get the fuel and other logistical supplies through.
I dont think anyone really believes thats what putin thinks but rather that this type of rethoric is what he thinks will work persuading the population that this war is a necessary act.
Chasing nazis sounds good to russians and well to most ppl in the world tbh.
Putin may be a lot of things but he is not dumb enough to surround himself with military personal that bring thousands of tanks but forgot to bring the fuel.