Russian state TV propagandists have escalated rhetoric by calling for the invasion of five European countries, declaring them 'our territory' and 'our land.' During a broadcast of Vladimir Solovyov's show, guests including Dean of the School of World Politics Andrey Sidorov and Federation Council member Alexei Kondratiev urged the seizure of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Propaganda Broadcast Details
Solovyov interrupted Sidorov for suggesting that Ukrainian regions Galicia and Volhynia were never Russian, accusing him of 'trying to sell out our lands.' Kondratiev explicitly stated: 'It's our territories, it's our land. Take the Baltics back as well, please. Return everything to the borders of 1917.' He added that Russia is in a 'state of civilizational war.'
War in Ukraine Passes World War I Duration
Russia's war on Ukraine has now lasted longer than World War I, with devastating casualties. According to the Financial Times, each confirmed Russian soldier death triggers a 14 million ruble (£134,000) federal payout. With an estimated 352,000 Russian soldiers killed, total compensation amounts to 4.998 trillion rubles (approximately £48 billion).
Fuel Shortages and Rationing
Russian citizens face fuel shortages due to Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries. In Moscow and occupied Crimea, petrol stations have introduced rationing, limiting sales to as little as 20 litres per vehicle.
Ukrainian President's Response
Following a recent attack on a Russian oil refinery, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: 'We continue our operations that weaken Russia's ability to wage this war. Each of our long-range sanctions means fewer resources serving Russia's war machine, and another step toward peace.'
