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Russia criminalizes pacifism, equating anti-war stance with enemy support
Capital.grLO·RU·about 17 hours ago
Russian schools are showing short 'patriotic' films to schoolchildren as part of 'Important Conversations' sessions, featuring participants in the Ukraine war as heroes. This indicates an intensification of state-led ideological education aimed at youth, aligning with Kremlin narratives. The move signals a deepening of domestic propaganda efforts, though the scale and reception remain unclear.