Adding to my entry yesterday, war rhetoric is naturally being applied to the “collaboration” between the administrations of presidents Putin and Trump. This is done mostly to appease the warmongering media and political leaders on both sides of the bond. We’ll see whether my theory holds in around 40 days, noting also the Peak Escalation working in the background.
Today I'd like to update you on recent developments directly from Russia. Like I’ve mentioned before, I currently have some direct contacts with ordinary Russians, in Russia. Whenever a significant development occurs, I reach out to them to inquire about the coverage in TV and mainstream media.
First and foremost, I am looking for any indications that the Kremlin is preparing the populace for nuclear strikes. Most fortunately, this has not happened yet. Secondly, I look for signs in the shift in the general mood among Russians, because it affects how the Kremlin is able to pursue its policies in Ukraine. Now, I provide an update on the latter.
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