Russia

Putin Crony Belts Out Song in Cringey Push for More Russian Troops

WHATEVER IT TAKES

The Kremlin’s mouthpieces are desperate for more cannon fodder in Ukraine, and it’s leading to some terrifying—and awkward—TV moments.

Julia Davis
Julia Davis
image: Margarita Simonyan receiving a bouquet of flowers from Vladimir Putin
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