The real truth as is demonstrated by their recent history is that Russia is an aggressor state that comes up with all sorts of justifications for their aggression when in fact the bastards just want to build an empire.
Right now I think they're about to run into a wall named Donald Trump.
Trump told Zelensky and Putin to end the fighting and talk. Zelensky agreed to Trump's proposed thirty day truce and Putin not only refused it he intensified the attacks.
Three months ago Trump was solidly in Russia's corner and now Putin has alienated him. Smooth move from that genius in Moscow.