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Dictators like Putin surround themselves with liars and propaganda. That leads to very bad decisions | Robert Reich | The Guardian

‘It’s almost impossible to find dissenting views in a totalitarian system where dissent is often punished.’

It appears that Vladimir Putin’s aides have misinformed him about the war, fearful of his reaction.

Source: Dictators like Putin surround themselves with liars and propaganda. That leads to very bad decisions | Robert Reich | The Guardian