Panic erupts in Moscow and Minsk after the capture of Maduro and his transfer to the United States. At the same time, the Kremlin openly signals its intent to further escalate tensions with the West. Meanwhile, Patriarch Kirill urges Russians to forget about rising prosperity — endurance is once again framed as a virtue.
In this episode we examine how foreign crises, escalation rhetoric, and religious messaging are used to tighten pressure on Russian society.
