Episode
Putin’s Election Is Already Decided—So Why All the Lies?
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- Sep 17, 2026
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Summary
I examine Russia’s State Duma elections, propaganda in occupied Ukraine, Putin’s need for a mobilization mandate, Ukraine’s defense of Donetsk, North Korean drone labor, EU weapons financing, Poland’s Patriot aid, and the strategic consequences for Russia, Europe, and the United States.00:00 Russia’s Election Push and Ukraine’s Front03:05 EU Defense Loans and Ukrainian Arms05:55 Poland, France, Germany, and Armenia09:10 Russia’s Duma Elections in Occupied Ukraine16:25 Russia, US Security, and New Sanctions18:14 Defense Production and Russia’s Election Mandate#RussiaUkraineWar #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #StateDuma #EuropeanSecurityFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.Russia State Duma elections 2026, Putin election mandate, Russian propaganda, occupied Ukraine elections, Russia Ukraine war analysis, Ukraine Donetsk front, Russian logistics drones, North Korean drone workers Russia, China Russia support, EU defense loans Ukraine, European Ukrainian air defense, Poland Patriot missiles Ukraine, Russia Armenia military base, Trump Canada Europe tariffs, US sanctions Russia oilFundraisers video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMTs6amkGUg and Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/ - Ukrainian Refugee M's Room and Board is covered for this year. It is not for the rest of her time at CSU. I will be pushing on the other fundraisers for now, but if you still wish to give to make that whole (Aprox 48K total), here is the direct link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ms-journey-at-charleston-southern-university?attribution_id=sl:2708fb35-6c96-49b9-a5f9-6b7567483de6&lang=en_US&ts=1786462653&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp30-treatment-3&utm_med…