The purpose of Hitler stated in a famous slogan. "Drang nach Osten". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drang_nach_Osten Hitler wanted to seize the western part of Russia to the Volga River ... and the Caucasus (oil). Capture Czechoslovakia, Poland, France ... .... .This is only a preparation for an attack on Russia. Plan "Sea Lion" - is only a disguise for "Operation Barbarossa". Briefly, this is as follows: Hitler Goals: 1 greatly increase the territory of Germany. (Lebensraum). 2 greatly increase the natural resources of Germany. (Especially oil). Do You seriously think that Putin has a similar goals?
Fast answer about "little green men" and "seizure of Crimea." The "Little green men"can arrange a referendum only where there are friendly people. Where them are waiting. If you send a "Little green men" ...to Alaska ... so they've done there referendum ......about returning Alaska to Russian ..You understand, in this case, CNN will not be able to make a movie, like this: / [video=youtube;ydGE8TN0MQA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydGE8TN0MQA[/video] . or do you think that CNN will be able to make such a movie in Alaska? (I think .... it's a rhetorical question) I believe we have come to a consensus. The desire of the Crimean population - is the main deciding factor. Green men - is a factor but not the main factor.