>happens within russian head independently of the reality.
Are you talking about the drone or NATO adding Ukraine?
The funny thing about reality is there is none except our own observations. Not to get too philosophical, but Russians "reality in their heads" is exactly what everyone experiences.
Not OP, but I read their words as neither of the options you suggest.
Claiming "I was provoked" as justification means some arbitrary line was crossed. That line will be different for you and me, and as such it's not an objective measure. Ergo, it is disconnected from the objective reality of the situation, and much more connected to the subjective interpretation of the situation.
Are you talking about the drone or NATO adding Ukraine?
The funny thing about reality is there is none except our own observations. Not to get too philosophical, but Russians "reality in their heads" is exactly what everyone experiences.