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Russian propaganda is preparing the public for a ten-year war

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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) recently reported on a disturbing development in Russian media narratives regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Rhetoric suggests that the war may continue for another decade with the ultimate goal of destroying the Ukrainian state by 2034. Medvedev's bold statements Dmytro Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, has been at the forefront of this narrative. In a recent statement, he suggested that Ukraine may not exist as a state by 2034. He connected this with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's remark that Ukraine could join the alliance within the next decade. Medvedev interpreted this as an unlikely scenario, hinting that significant geopolitical changes could occur by then, including the breakup of Ukraine. Media amplification Russian state media quickly amplified Medvedev's claims, with headlines proclaiming the alleged end of Ukraine by 2034. These propaganda efforts appear to be aimed at shaping

"Simply primitive": Podoliak explained why Orbán called for a "ceasefire"

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In a recent statement, the advisor to the President of Ukraine, Mykhailo Podolyak, called Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's call for a ceasefire in Ukraine " simply primitive ". The comment sparked a debate about the motivations and implications of Orbán's stance, shedding light on the complexity of the geopolitical landscape. Orbán's call for a ceasefire comes as the conflict in Ukraine escalates, with significant implications for regional and global politics. While the ceasefire may appear on the surface to be a step towards peace, Podoliak argues that Orbán's approach lacks depth and fails to address the root causes of the conflict. Understanding Orbán's position Viktor Orbán, known for his nationalist and sometimes controversial politics, has taken a unique position among European leaders regarding the conflict in Ukraine. His call for a ceasefire can be seen as part of his broader strategy to maintain Hungary's neutral and somewhat Russia-f