Then it basically becomes one big game of chess or soccer, just between intelligence agencies. The trophy is power and influence. I am fine with this as long as no humans are physically harmed.
Therefore the 2014 coup was OK, but the 2022 war is not.
Also, it's false that the 2014 coup wasn't violent. It very much was.
If you're aware of it, you can overcome it. It's not like "human nature" is an excuse.
"I didn't rape that woman because, you know, it's human nature for a man to want to have sex and spread his genes to the next generation. I was just giving in to my human nature."
Yeah, no. You can overcome "human nature" by understanding your actions and the effects they have on the environment around you. If it's net negative, stop doing it. If it's positive, keep doing it.