> Your analysis is seemingly based in the notion that all viewpoints are equal valid,

No, it's rooted in the notion that Russia has it's own POV, and it's that POV that will determine its actions. The GGP's "simple first step" is nonsense, because it didn't recognize that POV.

> but an analysis of the war needs to be rooted in what’s right and what’s wrong.

And if someone (like an adversary) doesn't share your views about what’s right and what’s wrong, they'll reject your analysis and any recommendations based on it.