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Why Putin Has Such a Hard Time Accepting Ukrainian Sovereignty

Jacob Lassin and Emily Channell-Justice The Conversation
Underpinning Putin’s goal is Russia’s historical view of Ukraine as a part of its greater empire. Understanding this helps explain Putin’s actions, and how he leans into this to advance his agenda.

Global Left Midweek - November 3, 2021

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From Berlin housing referendum fight, three essential building blocks for success—targeting the broad middle of society, a plan to win, and precise political work—show the way forward

Ukrainian Meddling? A Russian Operation, U.S. Intel Says

Julian E. Barnes and Matthew Rosenberg New York Times
Moscow has run a yearslong operation to blame Ukraine for its own 2016 election interference. Republicans have used similar talking points to defend President Trump in impeachment proceedings.

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Supporting Dictators is NOT Anti-Imperialism

Meredith Tax ROAR
Fed -up with the imperial adventures of their own western capitalist governments, some radicals wrongly side with foreign dictators in the name of anti-imperialism. The book under review aims to move beyond a disabling “the West and the rest” binary.

Friday Nite Videos | August 31, 2018

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Why Obvious Lies Make Great Propaganda. Ariana Grande Performs "Natural Woman" at Aretha Franklin's Funeral. Trump Loses Mind After Convictions | Our Cartoon President. Buddy Whittington | Minor Blues. How Donald Trump Got Involved in a Global Fraud.
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