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Putin Can't Hide Devastating Losses Anymore. He Doesn't Even Try! - The Russian Dude
The devastating costs of war in Ukraine continue to ramp up inside Russia. Both in terms of human lives and in financial means. But Putin's administrations tries to do anything to preserve power. Even if it means sacrificing more people. Putin came up with new conscription strategy. We'll discuss political calculations behind the strategy.
0:00 What's up!
5:03 Devastating cost of the war
10:24 Putin's conscription strategy
13:14 Political calculations of Putin
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