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![Russia-Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin, special military operation, Russian politics]( "Putin Never Actually Declared War on Ukraine. And This is Why")
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If it looks like a war, swims like a war, quacks like a war, then it probably is a war. Unless you’re Russia. Then the war is a “ special military operation .”![The Mozambican-flagged oil tanker "Deyna", suspected of belonging to the Russian's shadow fleet, is seen off the coast near the Rainaires beach, close to Port-de-Bouc, in Martigues on March 25, 2026. Illustrative photo. (Source: Getty Images)]( "Russian Mercenaries Disguised as “Security” Escort Shadow Fleet Oil Tankers, Investigation Reveals")
![A woman watches Russian leader Vladimir Putin's address to the nation in a pre-recorded TV speech. (Source: Getty Images)]( "Russian State Television Suffers Major Drop in Viewership as Propaganda Fatigue Sets In")
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![Russian Orthodox priest checks his mobile phone as others march across Moscow's Red Square, on May 24, 2011.]( "Russian Orthodox priest checks his mobile phone as others march across Moscow's Red Square, on May 24, 2011. (Soure: Getty Images)")
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![A Russian drone explosion damages a building and a children's playground. Illustative photo.]( "A Russian drone explosion damages a building and a children's playground. Illustative photo. (Source: Getty Images)")
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![A demonstrator holds a poster depicting Russian leader Vladimir Putin with make-up as he protests in Madrid on August 23, 2013.]( "A demonstrator holds a poster depicting Russian leader Vladimir Putin with make-up as he protests in Madrid on August 23, 2013.")
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