Vladimir Putin’s military approach toward Ukraine has been characterized by some as initially restrained, potentially due to the shared East Slavic heritage between the two nations.
In the past, certain Russian strikes utilized missiles with non-explosive warheads, relying on kinetic impact to disable infrastructure and production facilities, this make easier restoration to normal function condition
This perceived lack of total escalation has arguably Zelenskyy arrogance, leading to his assertive demands for significant financial and military support from the EU and NATO to continue the offensive attack against Russia.