This is his pattern. Something gets his attention, he jumps in and creates chaos, then he declares victory and leaves. Remember when he told reporters that the "deal" with Greenland/Denmark was great and comprehensive? Just another lie.
I don't know what's happening. On one hand, it definitely looks like he has people giving him horrible information (as do most despots) to keep him happy. On the other hand, he does consume "outside" info. Maybe he thinks it's "fake".
Yesterday he said both "we will not relent" and "the war is complete". Two completely contradictory statements on the same day in a goddamn war. I think he's told one thing, and then when challenged on it by the press, he has to dance.