Putin has damaged himself beyond any recovery that would make up for what he has done to himself, his country, or it's citizens. Because he's nuts, and doesn't give a shit.
If you can't see that much, you're blinded by foolishness. And if that wasn't the case, why would his own people risk there lives demonstrating against him? Are you going to sit there and tell me they're all "ignorant" as well? You're just being foolish.
FACT.... The Russian Ruble is plummeting on world financial markets.
FACT.... His entire country has been shut down economically.
FACT.... His money, and the assets of the people who helped him achieve power, are all frozen.
FACT.... His oil markets are no longer of value, because countries are no longer buying from Russia.
FACT.... Even his soccer and hockey teams can no longer play anywhere... Nothing to you and me, but everything to the Russian citizens who worship them.
And you honestly think getting a broken down nuclear power plant that's leaking radiation, along with an obscure seaport is worth all of that? And he ONLY gets that IF he takes the country.... Which he won't. Preposterous.