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SamuelAdams

(321 posts)
Fri Jun 19, 2026, 07:25 AM 7 hrs ago

Russia Is Losing More Than the War

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Russia Is Losing More Than the War, Even MAGA Is Starting to Notice

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For years, much of the world believed Russia was inevitable.

Many assumed Kyiv would fall within days. Analysts predicted Ukraine would collapse. Commentators spoke as if Russian victory was only a matter of time.

Yet years later, Ukraine is still standing, Moscow is facing regular drone attacks, NATO is larger than before, and even some of Russia’s former defenders are beginning to question assumptions that once seemed obvious.

In this video, I explore the deeper psychological story behind Russia’s war in Ukraine, Laura Loomer’s recent comments about Russian propaganda, growing divisions inside MAGA, Donald Trump’s complicated relationship with Vladimir Putin, and why the Moscow drone strikes matter far beyond their military impact.

This isn’t really a video about Laura Loomer.

It’s a video about power.

Why humans are attracted to winners.

Why strongmen seem unstoppable until they don’t.

And what happens when people stop believing that a powerful leader is destined to win.

Because throughout history, empires, political movements, and strongmen often rise on perception as much as reality.

And when that perception changes, history can change with it.

Topics covered:

• Russia and Ukraine War Analysis
• Moscow Drone Attacks
• Laura Loomer and MAGA’s Russia Debate
• Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
• The Psychology of Power
• Why People Follow Strongmen
• Political Psychology Explained
• NATO Expansion and Russia’s Strategic Position
• Propaganda, Perception, and Influence Operations
• Why People Abandon Losing Causes

What do you think?

Are we witnessing a genuine shift in how Russia is perceived in the West, or is this just another temporary political moment?

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