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    Buffer zone (dumb but legit motivation for Russia)

    Cutting off other NATO allies or NATO aligned nations like Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania from land reinforcement.

    Being a dick (most important)

    Securing an invasion highway that could be used against you (buffer zone again I guess)

    Making an example out of Poland

    Being a dick