Russia (putin) was stupidly reckless enough to attack a peaceful neighbor that posed NO threat to Russia, to do so in such a haphazard manner that his forces were decimated, to do so even though he was thoroughly and regularly warned that his invasion would trigger heavy economic sanctions intended to crater Russia's economy...so yes putin has proved to be stupidly reckless. As for "criminalization of independent journalism", ONLY Russian journalists are facing long prison sentences for reporting what they see as the truth. You are spreading foul lies in support of a foul and murderous dictator...does your mother know what you are doing?