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Russia is Not The Soviet Union (it's much worse) - Paul Warburg
When analyzing Russia's war against Ukraine, many make the mistake of comparing Russia to the Soviet Union. But since Russia is only a vestige of the former Soviet Union, this leads people to overestimate Russia's strengths and underestimate Russia's weaknesses. In this video, I examine how we should REALLY think about Russia, including its history, and why it has gone to war with Ukraine. The answers may surprise you!