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PBS NewsHourMAR 2024
Putin: NATO-Russia War Would be 'One Step Away' From WWIII
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The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
The way the world is going, it's not unforeseeable that Russia could be in conflict with NATO — a step that would be one removed from World War III. No one wants this scenario, and Russia remains open to respectful negotiations. In their absence, Russia will continue fighting for its independence and sovereignty.
Anti-Russia narrative
After Russia's so-called "elections" where nine out of 10 people are said to have voted for Putin, the autocrat is once again threatening the world with the prospect of global war, hoping to deter using bullying tactics of intimidation.