Polls say most Russians support the invasion of Ukraine. But with Putin's tools of 'fear and corruption', is that really the truth?
2 years, 10 months ago

Polls say most Russians support the invasion of Ukraine. But with Putin's tools of 'fear and corruption', is that really the truth?

ABC  

As the world sees Ukrainian cities being pounded by Russian bombs and missiles, it's hard not to view Ukraine as a victim of Vladimir Putin's intent to re-establish the Russian empire. It may seem strange that Russia, with the world's largest nuclear arsenal, could convince large parts of its population that Ukraine — with no nuclear weapons — is a threat. "Official pollsters show about 70 per cent of Russians approve sending troops to Ukraine," said Associate Professor Nikita Savin from HSE University in Moscow. Fearing martial law or conscription, some Russians try to flee abroad Photo shows People wearing masks with the slogan "no war" attend a protest As Russian troops slowly advanced on Ukraine's capital, some people back in Moscow are attempting to flee to destinations abroad that have not banned flights from Russia. "There obviously people who support the war — mostly it's people in government, military people and people who have been watching TV news for the last years.

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Putin's big statement on ending Ukraine war: 'Russia ready to compromise with...'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Putin's big statement on ending Ukraine war: 'Russia ready to compromise with...'

Hindustan Times  

Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he is open to compromising over the Ukraine war in talks with US President-elect Donald Trump, emphasising that there are no preconditions for discussions but any deal must involve legitimate Ukrainian authorities. File photo of Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at a meeting on the sidelines of the …

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover
2 months, 1 week ago

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover

Associated Press  

The outcome of the US election will determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders hope that the new administration will make decisions that will benefit their country, but there is no guarantee that this will happen. The war is one of the most divisive issues of the Nov. 5 election, and the results could have a significant …

Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine says it has checked Russia's offensive in a key town, but Moscow says it will keep pushing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukrainian units locked in street …

Putin wins record landslide in Russian election, early results show
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin wins record landslide in Russian election, early results show

Hindustan Times  

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday, cementing his grip on power though thousands of opponents staged a noon protest at polling stations and the United States said the vote was neither free nor fair. "The elections are obviously not free nor fair given how Mr. Putin has imprisoned political opponents and prevented others …

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin

Associated Press  

Ukraine fired at least eight missiles at Russia’s Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12, local officials said Thursday, as Kyiv’s forces apparently kept up efforts to rattle the Kremlin on the eve of Russia’s presidential election that is taking place amid a ruthless crackdown on dissent. “To say nothing of being able to control every aspect of …

'Russia must win this war': Trudeau's embarrassing gaffe after Ukraine visit | WATCH
10 months, 1 week ago

'Russia must win this war': Trudeau's embarrassing gaffe after Ukraine visit | WATCH

India TV News  

Warsaw: Taking a leaf out of US President Joe Biden's book, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an embarrassing public gaffe when he said "Russia must win this war" following a visit to Ukraine, where he is shoring up support as Kyiv struggles to fight Russian troops as the conflict entered into its third year. While addressing a joint news …

Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia

Associated Press  

When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, some analysts predicted it might take as few as three days for Russian forces to capture the capital of Kyiv. With the war now entering its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be trying to turn that initial failure to his advantage — by biding his time and waiting …

Putin challenger says majority of Russians want Ukraine war to end
11 months ago

Putin challenger says majority of Russians want Ukraine war to end

Al Jazeera  

Russian antiwar presidential hopeful Boris Nadezhdin said a “majority” of people in Russia want the conflict with Ukraine to end and promised to challenge the electoral body’s decision barring him from running in the March elections against incumbent Vladimir Putin. In an interview with Al Jazeera on Friday, Nadezhdin said the Central Election Commission ruling was a “political decision”, which …

Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia’s survival as he seeks reelection
11 months ago

Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia’s survival as he seeks reelection

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Friday described Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a battle for Russia’s survival as he campaigned for reelection next month in balloting that he’s all but certain to win. “We are doing what people expect us to do.” He again argued that sending troops into Ukraine was necessary to protect Russian speakers in eastern …

Zelenskyy says he’s confident Ukraine will get more U.S. support for its war with Russia
1 year ago

Zelenskyy says he’s confident Ukraine will get more U.S. support for its war with Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday he’s certain the United States will make good on its promise to provide billions of dollars in further aid for Kyiv to continue its fight against Russia, and he bluntly replied “No,” to a question about whether his country might lose the war. Speaking at an end-of-year news conference in Kyiv, …

Vantage | Four signals telling Vladimir Putin to wind up Ukraine war
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | Four signals telling Vladimir Putin to wind up Ukraine war

Firstpost  

The question of whether President Putin genuinely seeks an end to the war in Ukraine remains elusive Questions surround Vladimir Putin’s stance on the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. This speculation arises from Putin’s recent participation in a virtual G20 meeting, where he expressed concerns about the human toll of war and emphasised Russia’s openness to peace negotiations with …

Putin’s war in Ukraine has now reached his doorstep – what does that mean for Russia?
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin’s war in Ukraine has now reached his doorstep – what does that mean for Russia?

The Independent  

When it comes to the Russian reaction to the drone attack on Moscow, there must now be an understanding in the Kremlin that if you dish it out, you are going to have to take it. For Muscovites, after 15 months of Vladimir Putin’s war rhetoric and assurances that his “special military operation” wouldn’t affect them, this is a decidedly …

Putin tells WWII event West is waging a ‘real war’ on Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin tells WWII event West is waging a ‘real war’ on Russia

Associated Press  

President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that the West has unleashed “a real war” against Russia, reprising a familiar refrain at scaled-down Victory Day celebrations that may reflect the toll the Ukraine conflict is taking on his forces. “Today civilization is once again at a decisive turning point,” Putin said at the annual commemorations celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in …

Ukraine Allies See a Way War Can End but Lack Plan to Achieve It
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine Allies See a Way War Can End but Lack Plan to Achieve It

Live Mint  

Western leaders are beginning to have a clearer vision of how they hope the war in Ukraine will end. Others point out one major impediment: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Mr. Putin are locked in an existential struggle for their own countries’ futures and each still thinks he can win, according to Western diplomats. The prospect of a possible change …

Russian President Vladimir Putin can’t use Iraq as justification for Ukraine, says Tony Blair
1 year, 9 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin can’t use Iraq as justification for Ukraine, says Tony Blair

The Hindu  

Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair is by turns pensive and defiant as he reflects on the upcoming anniversaries of two events that arguably defined the best and worst of his decade in power. But Mr. Blair rejects the notion that Russian President Vladimir Putin profited by defying a weakened West with his own aggression against Ukraine, starting in 2014 …

Russia won't make major gains in Ukraine in 2023: US intel chief
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia won't make major gains in Ukraine in 2023: US intel chief

Firstpost  

Washington: Russia’s military is likely unable to sustain its current level of fighting in Ukraine and probably won’t capture significantly more territory this year, US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said Wednesday. After major setbacks and large battlefield losses, “We do not foresee the Russian military recovering enough this year to make major territorial gains,” Haines told a Senate …

‘It’s all a lie’: Russians are trapped in Putin’s parallel universe. But some want out
1 year, 10 months ago

‘It’s all a lie’: Russians are trapped in Putin’s parallel universe. But some want out

CNN  

CNN — One year ago, when Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine and began Europe’s biggest land war since 1945, it waged another battle at home – intensifying its information blockade in an effort to control the hearts and minds of its own citizens. In the days leading up to last Friday’s one-year anniversary of the full-scale invasion – …

Putin’s war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s weaknesses – and brought the West together
1 year, 10 months ago

Putin’s war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s weaknesses – and brought the West together

CNN  

CNN — If you can remember clearly the Europe of a dizzying year ago, perhaps the biggest surprise in where we find ourselves now is the extent to which the West has been reminded of its values and purpose. But it’s perhaps the revulsion to Putin’s brutal and inept war that helped Europe and the rest of the West rediscover …

Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia, never: Joe Biden
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia, never: Joe Biden

Hindustan Times  

Washington: In a speech to mark the first anniversary of the Ukraine war, US President Joe Biden mounted a fierce defence of the idea of freedom and democracy, lauded the Ukrainian people for their resistance against Russian aggression, spoke of the strength of the international community — particularly the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and of democracies worldwide — in supporting …

Ukraine aid support softens in the US: AP-NORC Poll
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine aid support softens in the US: AP-NORC Poll

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Support among the American public for providing Ukraine weaponry and direct economic assistance has softened as the Russian invasion nears a grim one-year milestone, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. “I am sympathetic for Ukraine’s situation and I feel badly for them, but I feel like we need to first …

Editorial: Biden is right to stay firm on U.S. support for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Editorial: Biden is right to stay firm on U.S. support for Ukraine

LA Times  

Ukrainian BMP-2 infantry combat vehicles drive in a convoy down an icy road in the Donetsk region on Jan. 30 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We will stand with you as long as it takes.” Biden was right to take credit for uniting NATO and assembling a coalition to assist Ukraine in countering Russian aggression. In a recent article …

Putin in Belarus, eyeing next steps in Ukraine war
2 years ago

Putin in Belarus, eyeing next steps in Ukraine war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip Monday to Moscow’s ally Belarus as his forces pursued their campaign to bombard Ukraine from the air amid a broad battlefield stalemate almost 10 months into the war. Putin said he and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko discussed forming “a single defense space” in the region but rejected claims that …

Putin says Ukraine fight is taking longer than expected
2 years, 1 month ago

Putin says Ukraine fight is taking longer than expected

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Wednesday that the war he calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine is taking longer than expected but said it has succeeded in seizing new territory and added that his country’s nuclear weapons are deterring escalation of the conflict. Despite its length, he showed no signs of letting up, vowing to “consistently fight for our …

U.S. intel chief thinking ‘optimistically’ for Ukraine forces
2 years, 1 month ago

U.S. intel chief thinking ‘optimistically’ for Ukraine forces

LA Times  

The head of U.S. intelligence says fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine is running at a “reduced tempo” and suggests Ukrainian forces could have brighter prospects in coming months. Avril Haines alluded to past allegations by some that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s advisors could be shielding him from bad news — for Russia — about war developments, and said he …

Putin's massive mistake
2 years, 1 month ago

Putin's massive mistake

Raw Story  

Since the Russian invasion last February, the Ukrainian military has spent months trading space for time. In this conversation, he explains how the Russian military disregarded the fundamental basics of military strategy in its war against Ukraine, which is why Russia faces defeat on the battlefield. Much of what is taking place in Ukraine would make perfect sense to a …

Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change
2 years, 1 month ago

Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change

NPR  

Italy has been a strong supporter of Ukraine — but that is starting to change Enlarge this image toggle caption Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Piero Cruciatti/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images ROME — When Italy's new right-wing coalition government was sworn in last month, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to continue her country's staunch support and military assistance for Ukraine. Her stance hasn't …

Russia’s Putin says he won’t use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s Putin says he won’t use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied having any intentions of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine but described the conflict there as part of alleged efforts by the West to secure its global domination, which he insisted are doomed to fail. Speaking at a conference of international foreign policy experts, Putin said it’s pointless for Russia to strike …

Vladimir Putin is a modern day Hitler: Ukraine's Zelensky's security adviser
2 years, 2 months ago

Vladimir Putin is a modern day Hitler: Ukraine's Zelensky's security adviser

Hindustan Times  

Russia's president Vladimir Putin is a modern-day Hitler and his country is doomed to the same fate as Nazi Germany, head of Ukraine ’s national security council said. Oleksiy Danilov, who is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ’s most trusted security adviser, told Sky News that Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine will never be forgotten. Oleksiy Danilov also dismissed any idea …

Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine-War
2 years, 2 months ago

Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine-War

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday chaired a new committee tasked with boosting the delivery of weapons and supplies for his country’s troops in Ukraine. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: - ‘They took my big love’: Ukraine woman searches for answers - German president visits Kyiv as West mulls rebuilding plan - EU energy ministers seek way forward for more …

DC Edit | Will Putin see reason, stop war in Ukraine?
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Will Putin see reason, stop war in Ukraine?

Deccan Chronicle  

Russian President Vladimir Putin may believe he was merely wreaking revenge for the attack on a bridge by raining missiles once again on the capital Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. China said it was hoping “the situation would deescalate soon” after Russia began its barrage of vengeful aerial attacks in retaliation for the blowing up of a key strategic bridge …

Russia’s ‘ruthless’ commander for Ukraine war and the Monday's blitz: Explained
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia’s ‘ruthless’ commander for Ukraine war and the Monday's blitz: Explained

Hindustan Times  

Russia's shifting military tactics as seen in the missile strikes in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Monday had Sergei Surovikin written all over them. Even though a severe response from Moscow was widely anticipated following the collapse of bridge linking it to Crimea, bombing of Kyiv which has maintained a relative calm since June was a bolt out of …

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has a new leader — but the fatal flaw at the heart of Vladimir Putin's strategy remains
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has a new leader — but the fatal flaw at the heart of Vladimir Putin's strategy remains

ABC  

In the past 24 hours, we have seen the Russian response to the attack on the Kerch Bridge over the weekend. The most important move saw the appointment of Colonel General Sergei Surovikin as the overall commander of Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine. Putin facing a strategic calamity in Ukraine Photo shows APN: Putin Forum A series of Ukrainian …

Ukraine Russia War | Vladimir Putin's path: From pledges of stability to nuclear threats
2 years, 3 months ago

Ukraine Russia War | Vladimir Putin's path: From pledges of stability to nuclear threats

India TV News  

Highlights Putin has repeatedly signalled that he could resort to nuclear weapons to protect the Russian gains The military is struggling to provide supplies for new recruits Insiders who have closely studied Putin's thinking say he still believes he can emerge as a winner Russia-Ukraine War: As he turns 70, Russian President Vladimir Putin finds himself in the eye of …

Op-Ed: How Russian battlefield defeats in Ukraine could lead to terrorism in the West
2 years, 3 months ago

Op-Ed: How Russian battlefield defeats in Ukraine could lead to terrorism in the West

LA Times  

As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to suffer humiliating battlefield defeats, his growing desperation may lead him to conclude that Russian-backed terrorist attacks against Western countries are a legitimate response. Because NATO countries have been supplying Ukraine’s military with weaponry and training its soldiers, the Kremlin has engaged in nuclear saber-rattling against them, raising concerns that Russia could use a …

Reports of Putin’s problems are mounting
2 years, 3 months ago

Reports of Putin’s problems are mounting

CNN  

A version of this story appears in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. Russia’s military divided as Putin gets directly involved CNN’s Katie Bo Lillis reported Thursday that Putin is giving directions directly to generals in the field, suggesting a level of micromanaging rare in modern warfare and evidence of the Russian military’s dysfunction that the Ukraine war has uncovered. Video Ad …

Is Russia raising the stakes in the war in Ukraine?
2 years, 3 months ago

Is Russia raising the stakes in the war in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

President Putin calls up reservists and voices support for referendums on occupied areas joining Russia. President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s first military mobilisation since World War II. Putin also gave his full support to referenda on occupied areas joining Russia, saying the votes are needed to protect civilians from the “neo-Nazi” government of Ukraine. Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Sergei …

Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva condemns Putin’s war on Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva condemns Putin’s war on Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The superstar musician denounces Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ‘death of our boys for illusory goals.’ Alla Pugacheva, the queen of Soviet pop music, denounced President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine saying he is killing soldiers for “illusory” aims, burdening ordinary people, and turning Russia into a pariah state. Pugacheva, aged 73, a Soviet and then post-Soviet icon who …

Ukraine invasion: Explosions ring out across country as Putin declares war to ‘de-Nazify’
2 years, 4 months ago

Ukraine invasion: Explosions ring out across country as Putin declares war to ‘de-Nazify’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Russian president said he did not want to …

Putin, in Tehran, gets strong support from Iran over Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

Putin, in Tehran, gets strong support from Iran over Ukraine

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Russian President Vladimir Putin won staunch support from Iran on Tuesday for his country’s military campaign in Ukraine, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei saying the West opposes an “independent and strong” Russia. Asked whether the talks with Ukraine on a political settlement could resume, Putin said that Russia was grateful to Erdogan and other international mediators but …

Vladimir Putin blasts the West in combative speech, says Russia remains strong despite 'insane' sanctions
2 years, 6 months ago

Vladimir Putin blasts the West in combative speech, says Russia remains strong despite 'insane' sanctions

ABC  

In one of Vladimir Putin's most substantial addresses since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, the Russian President used his nation's pre-eminent investment conference as an opportunity to lash out against his Western enemies. Key points: In a lengthy speech, Mr Putin accused the West of denying Russia its sovereign rights He said Russia's economy remained strong despite Western sanctions …

After three months of war, life in Russia has profoundly changed
2 years, 7 months ago

After three months of war, life in Russia has profoundly changed

LA Times  

Few shoppers have visited the GUM department store in Moscow since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. After Russian authorities passed a law calling for up to 15 years’ imprisonment for stories that include “fake news” about the war, many significant independent news media shut down or suspended operations. Andrei Kolesnikov of the Carnegie Moscow Center wrote in a …

‘All I heard was lies’: Ukrainians find no answers in hollow Putin speech
2 years, 7 months ago

‘All I heard was lies’: Ukrainians find no answers in hollow Putin speech

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As the invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February, …

Putin channels memory of Hitler's defeat to urge victory in Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

Putin channels memory of Hitler's defeat to urge victory in Ukraine

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin evoked the memory of Soviet heroism in World War Two on Monday to urge his army towards victory in Ukraine but acknowledged the cost of Russian lives as he pledged to help the families of fallen soldiers. Addressing massed ranks of service personnel on Red Square on the 77th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, Putin …

Putin says Ukraine war was a response to an ‘unacceptable threat’
2 years, 8 months ago

Putin says Ukraine war was a response to an ‘unacceptable threat’

Al Jazeera  

As Russia marks the anniversary of the USSR’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, Putin offers no assessment of progress in the 11th-week war. “The state will do everything to take care of these families.” He finished his speech with a rallying cry to the assembled soldiers: “For Russia, for victory, hurrah!” Reporting from Moscow, Al Jazeera’s Dorsa …

60 feared dead as Russia bombs Ukraine shelter
2 years, 8 months ago

60 feared dead as Russia bombs Ukraine shelter

The Hindu  

As many as 60 people were feared to have been killed in the Russian bombing of a village school in the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, the regional governor said on Sunday. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden met with his G7 counterparts and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine and new measures to punish …

Putin believes he cannot ‘afford to lose’ Ukraine war: CIA chief
2 years, 8 months ago

Putin believes he cannot ‘afford to lose’ Ukraine war: CIA chief

Al Jazeera  

CIA chief says Putin believes ‘doubling down’ on war against Ukraine ‘will enable him to make progress’. Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that he cannot afford to lose in Ukraine and is “doubling down” on the war, but does not show signs of planning to use tactical nuclear weapons, CIA director Bill Burns said. “I think he’s convinced right now …

Russia-Ukraine war: US slams Putin’s ‘depravity’
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: US slams Putin’s ‘depravity’

Al Jazeera  

The Pentagon spokesman asks how any ‘moral’ person could justify the atrocities being committed in Ukraine. The United States defence department has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of “brutality” and “depravity” in his country’s invasion of Ukraine. “It’s hard to look at what he’s doing in Ukraine,” a visibly emotional John Kirby, the Pentagon spokesman, said, questioning how any “moral” …

Opinion: Expect Putin to make a big announcement on May 9
2 years, 8 months ago

Opinion: Expect Putin to make a big announcement on May 9

CNN  

Editor’s Note: James Nixey is the director of the Russia-Eurasia Programme at Chatham House, specializing in the relationships between Russia and the other post-Soviet states. CNN — On May 9 – known as Victory Day in Russia – President Vladimir Putin will need to make a bombastic and very public display to suggest he is winning the war in Ukraine. …

Putin's propaganda playbook shows how an army of fake fact-checkers is sowing doubt and confusion in Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

Putin's propaganda playbook shows how an army of fake fact-checkers is sowing doubt and confusion in Ukraine

ABC  

A week before the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv came under intense shelling for the first time since World War II, an alarming video announcement was circulating on encrypted messaging app, Telegram. "There's an evolution in media manipulation tactics we haven't seen at this scale before," Dr Donovan said. The Russian Security Council's deputy chairman, Dmitry Medvedev, said "enraged beasts from …

We saw this coming: For Russia's neighbors, Putin's brutal invasion came as no surprise
2 years, 9 months ago

We saw this coming: For Russia's neighbors, Putin's brutal invasion came as no surprise

Salon  

For Lithuanians or Poles, Russia's invasion of Ukraine did not come as a shock. There are also the voices of some Western commentators, both on the left and right, arguing for "understanding" that the current Russian aggression may be a "natural" reaction to NATO expansion in 1997 and afterward. They are attempting to revisit or reinvent the imaginary cycle before …

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