Jake’s Broe question:
If you better understand this nonsense that they spew on Kremlin state TV to the Russian people, I genuinely would like to understand it. I wanna know what are Russia’s goals. Putin has never clearly defined them to the Russian people.
@RealJakeBroe
Jake, I would like to answer your insightful question regarding Russia’s goals. It cuts to the heart of the conflict: deciphering Russia’s true objectives considering the opaque nature of Kremlin messaging. While Putin hasn’t explicitly outlined them, we can analyze Russian Propaganda (RP) for clues.
RP operates on an epistemology that denies objective truth. It aims to create a “reality limbo,” sowing doubt and confusion through two key themes: virulent anti-Westernism, particularly US, and rampant conspiracy theories. This undermines critical thinking at the individual level and stifles civic discourse at the societal level. (Peter Pomerantsev’s work offers a study of RP’s raison d’être.) link, link.
Therefore, pinpointing a singular goal for Russia is not possible. The constant barrage of doubt suggests the Kremlin prioritizes manipulating perceptions over outlining clear objectives. Perhaps the goal is simply to prolong the war and adapt to the situation as it unfolds.Understanding this tactic is crucial. Unprepared audiences exposed to RP risk losing trust in verifiable facts and their own grasp of reality.
Despite Russia’s attempts to project strength and invulnerability through its propaganda, the cartoonish incompetence and systematic failures of Putin’s regime across all levels expose glaring structural weaknesses. While the prospects for the Russian state appear bleak, we must remain resolute in defending truth, democracy, and the sovereignty of nations like Ukraine.
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