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Putin's decisions, Tuapse's price to pay - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
After the Tupase oil refinery burned for days, the city is now enveloped in heavy smoke and pollution in the aftermath of repeated strikes. What once felt distant is now part of daily life for Russian residents.
While official statements from Vladimir Putin’s government emphasize “control” and stability, the reality on the ground looks different. Tuapse has become a clear example of how the consequences of the war initiated by Putin’s dictatorship are no longer confined to the front lines: they are now ever more deeply affecting the everyday life of Russians themselves.
In this new episode of Break the Fake, Benjamin Lee takes a closer look at what is happening in Tuapse and how residents see the reality of war. Join us to find out more.
Chapters:
00:00 - Is Putin ready to meet with Zelenskyy?
02:54 - Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s “appeal to authority”
05:53 - Russians start to understand the war in Ukraine affects them as well