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‘It’s not a war for land – it’s a war for Ukraine not to be anti-Russian’ – Sergey Poletaev

Who are the people living in the Donbass? What do they desire as Moscow and Kiev clash over their territory? Publicist, co-founder and editor of the ‘Vatfor’ project Sergey Poletaev delves into their roots and the culture that shapes their identity. Meanwhile, RT correspondent Igor Zhdanov sheds light on the significance of Moscow’s battlefield victories, breaking down how Russia is gaining momentum and what it means for the resources that Zelensky has eagerly promised to Trump. All that on the latest episode of RT’s Sanchez Effect.

2.07.2025
41:29 min
2.07.2025
41:29 min
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‘It’s not a war for land – it’s a war for Ukraine not to be anti-Russian’ – Sergey Poletaev
Sanchez Effect is a journalistic rebellion. RT’s flagship program is led by Rick Sanchez, the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning newsman who’s made a career out of defying the status quo. “When only one side of a story is permitted, that’s when I push harder. If Moscow is deemed off-limits, it’s precisely where I want to be. Because more often than not, truth resides in the places we’re told not to look.”