How Russia Gaslights the World.
Inside Putin’s geopolitical gaslighting: denials, drones, “little green men,” and sabotage from Crimea to NATO’s doorstep. See how narrative manipulates reality—and what rising provocations signal next. Watch, learn, stay vigilant.Stay ahead of global conflicts with WarFronts Weekly! Get sharp, no-nonsense military analysis straight to your inbox.
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00:00 Introduction
01:40 The Master of Rhetorical Judo
10:33 A Chronic Problem
18:40 An Ongoing Threat
25:11 Something is Coming
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