To Putin yourself is to, inadvertently cause the direct opposite action of what you set out to achieve.
Vladimir Putin started a war as he was worried Ukrainian would join NATO and give him a direct border with them. In doing so Finland and Sweden joined NATO and give Russia a direct border with NATO.
A lad phones his best mate to find out why he is spending time with a group of friends including his ex. The best mate asks "if he thinks he would break the man code of you don't date your mates ex's?". The lad replies "well yeah". This ends the friendship allowing the ex friend to date the ex girl.
HE PUTINED HIMSELF