Where’s the contradiction? “Putin” is fighting Azov. Or they were, until Azov retreated behind conscripts.

(Russia’s stated goals from the day of the invasion https://www.rt.com/russia/550466-putin-ukraine-opeartion-goals/ (Demilitarising Ukraine was the priority with denazifying as a secondary goal))

Aha, but Azov is very powerful neo-nazi movement. They and their allies may hold no political seats, but the only way to be sure is full-scale invasion special military operation. Will only be few days weeks months years