a minute and a half of your time please ...

This war was intentional.  

https://youtu.be/lfk-qaqP2Ws

A far more in-depth look here.

https://www.lewrockwell.com/2022/03/vasko-kohlmayer/beyond-propaganda-and-brainwash-the-true-causes-of-the-ukraine-russia-conflict/

As to the real intended outcomes, I believe my entry of yesterday is on target.

https://nexttobagend.blogspot.com/2022/03/not-nostradamus-cassandra.html