So, let’s say, hypothetically, Russia has a master plan behind all this - that being the loser is somehow winning them something elsewhere. What would that be? Do they intend to look weak in order to unleash their full potential somewhere else and never intended to take Ukraine at all?
Not so much, no. Russian media is more concerned with identity politics–discussing the ‘fascism’ of Ukraine, discussing recruitment of (Ukrainian) troops, the difficulties of ‘liberating’ a country, etc.
it has showed us the propaganda working its formulas. i reckon russia claims the same kind of stats to their own people, no?
Except. Ukraine is still there. Fighting. And Russia … Not winning.
That alone shows at least: that either Ukraine is much more powerfull then anyone thought, or that Russia is much weaker then anyone thought.
Probably a little of both.
i mean how do we truly know russia is not winning? i hope for that but…
You mean winning the 3 day operation, or any of its stated end goals?
Lol
So, let’s say, hypothetically, Russia has a master plan behind all this - that being the loser is somehow winning them something elsewhere. What would that be? Do they intend to look weak in order to unleash their full potential somewhere else and never intended to take Ukraine at all?
I highly doubt that.
“hypothetically” is exactly how propaganda works
Oh come now. How do we know it? Because it’s still going… because Russia is still claiming ownership of parts that it not even has soldiers inside of.
Because Putin is panicking. He has no way out.
don’t get me wrong: i too have faith russia is losing. but war is foggy on purpose.
It’s hard to lie about the line at the gas station.
Not so much, no. Russian media is more concerned with identity politics–discussing the ‘fascism’ of Ukraine, discussing recruitment of (Ukrainian) troops, the difficulties of ‘liberating’ a country, etc.