People should always question things from both sides of a conflict.
I think most people on here realise that we do get fed propaganda from our own sides.
We also know that we are lied to on a daily basis as well.
The main question is "why" we are lied to.
I feel most of the time it is to protect forces on the ground. And for the safety of operations.
Misdirection is a legitimate tactic etc. (the enemy is listening)
I was taught at an early age that never trust what somebody is saying/said. Trust/Judge people on their actions.
So it doesn't actually matter what Putin is saying/has said, just judge him on his actions.
So to say Putin could be telling the truth is a legitimate conversation/debate.
The only problem with that subject is his long history of lying and deception. Throwing the odd correct fact doesn't make him truthful or worthy of debate.
Therefore if posters were in anyway knowledgable or credible on the subject, would have themself debated there own question with themselves and came to the conclusion that the conversation was a complete waste of time with only one conclusion. (and save this thread from again getting derailed!)
Putin is a lying scum bag who has zero credibility and the easy way to tell if he is lying is to watch and see if his lips are moving!