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The Truth Behind Moscow's $6.6B Retaliation Claim - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
Something unusual is happening in Moscow's media bubble. Suddenly, officials are talking about "billions at risk", state TV is warning of "serious consequences", and Kremlin economists are making bold claims that don't quite add up. But when you look closely, the numbers don't match the threats – and the threats don't match reality. In new episode of Break the Fake, Benjamin Lee breaks down what's really behind Russia's newest wave of confident statements, why they're being pushed right now and what the Kremlin doesn't want you to notice beneath all the noise.