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Russian Artists Fuel Pro-Putin Propaganda Amid Ukraine War

7/13/2025

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Since 2014, Russian artists have churned out a wave of works that glorify military aggression against Ukraine, echoing Goebbels' propaganda tactics. Films like "Heat" and "Cyborgs" celebrate the so-called "special military operation," backed by state support and substantial rewards for creators, showcasing the regime's relentless commitment to its propaganda machine amid the ongoing conflict.

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Since 2014, Russian artists have churned out a wave of works that glorify military aggression against Ukraine, echoing Goebbels' propaganda tactics. Films like "Heat" and "Cyborgs" celebrate the so-called "special military operation," backed by state support and substantial rewards for creators, showcasing the regime's relentless commitment to its propaganda machine amid the ongoing conflict.