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TexasTowelie

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Thu Apr 9, 2026, 10:21 PM Thursday

"Most respected country"? Russian delusions vs. reality - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD [View all]



In this episode of Break the Fake, Benjamin Lee analyzes a controversial statement made by Valentina Matvienko, the Chair of the Federation Council of Russia, in which she described Russia as “the most self-respecting and respected country in the world.” Matvienko also claimed that Russia has no intention of kidnapping Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, contrasting Russia’s actions with those of the United States. Join us to find out more.

Chapters:
00:00 – 03:15 How to spot a North Korean spy?
03:15 – 04:55 Russian intelligence can infiltrate your router
04:55 – 07:08 Delusions of “global respect”
07:08 – END Russians liberate Ukrainian town… from its residents
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