Have you noticed Russia doesn't escalate until the West ups the ante? It seems to patiently wait for the West to introduce bigger weapons before retaliation.
A famous French intellectual's interview published in mainstream media aligns with Orban's perspective. Unfortunately, the interview isn't translated into English, but you might find a way to translate it. I'll pass it on if you'd like.
A right-wing Latin American news outlet reported Russia is rebuilding Donbas, providing new homes for residents at no cost, and satellite images captured the developments. This evidence contradicts the narrative, but Russia's objective isn't stated.
I watched C-Span's hearing in Countering Russian Aggression, and our government made zero attempts to conceal its objectives. These people are lunatics, high on power and greed.