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Speculations on Putin's Motivations during the Ukrainian Conflict
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1:11:21 - 1:20:20 (08:58)

The speaker speculates on Putin's possible motivations during the Ukrainian conflict, discussing the actions of the Ukrainian military and the Russian military's response.

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The speaker speculates on Putin's potential motives for slowing down the Russian military's involvement in the Donbass region of Ukraine, suggesting it may be to keep civilians out of harm's way rather than to maintain open corridors.
1:11:21 - 1:15:41 (04:19)
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Putin, Ukraine, Donbass
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The speaker speculates on Putin's potential motives for slowing down the Russian military's involvement in the Donbass region of Ukraine, suggesting it may be to keep civilians out of harm's way rather than to maintain open corridors. The speaker also points to the actions of Ukrainian military and Nazi-affiliated battalions as contributing to the danger and loss of life in the area.

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Speculations on Putin's Motivations during the Ukrainian Conflict
Episode
#286 – Oliver Stone: Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the use of propaganda and hypocrisy as tactics in international relations, and highlights the seriousness of having Russian nuclear weapons in the current global climate.
1:15:41 - 1:17:54 (02:13)
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Geopolitics
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The speaker discusses the use of propaganda and hypocrisy as tactics in international relations, and highlights the seriousness of having Russian nuclear weapons in the current global climate.

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Speculations on Putin's Motivations during the Ukrainian Conflict
Episode
#286 – Oliver Stone: Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The sovereignty of Ukraine was stolen in a 2014 coup d'etat that brought right sector into power and has been in control of the country since then, making it dangerous to speak out against the anti-Russian political rhetoric.
1:17:54 - 1:20:20 (02:26)
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Ukraine
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The sovereignty of Ukraine was stolen in a 2014 coup d'etat that brought right sector into power and has been in control of the country since then, making it dangerous to speak out against the anti-Russian political rhetoric. Despite the political tension, the speaker believes they would not be killed if they were abroad.

Chapter
Speculations on Putin's Motivations during the Ukrainian Conflict
Episode
#286 – Oliver Stone: Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast