Behind the Moscow Mayhem Understanding Russian Tactics and Ideological Battles

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Discover the twists in the narrative as we unveil the chilling ISIS-K attack in Moscow and the subsequent political maneuvering of the Putin regime. Dana Lewis on the Kremlin's finger-pointing at Western nations and the manipulation of public perception. We expose the Kremlin's tactics, including the use of torture by Russian security services, and reveal the true culprits behind the mayhem. The discussion also spotlights the initial ISIS-K responsibility claims, which were quickly overshadowed by the Russian state media's distorted stories.
Venture into the ideological motivations driving Russia's aggressive stance in Ukraine with Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science.
And, Joseph Shelze from The Soufan Center.

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1. Russia's Response to ISIS-K Attack (00:00:00)

2. Putin's Ideological Warfare and Strategic Objectives (00:12:21)

3. Russian Security Failures and Political Ramifications (00:22:40)

4. Russia, Ukraine, and ISIS-K Speculation (00:38:51)