By this "Putin loses power in his backyard Georgia/Ukraine" or "watched his Central Asian Empire drifts away" stories Western media just show us all how the rest of the world should see us. Through Russian lense, as Russian property.
I am no longer surprised by the "Ukraine nazi", "historical right" bullshit that still works for so many people. Noy angry, just saying bitterly.
It amazes me how our countries, many of which are older than Russia, have turned into sort of "breakaway regions" instead of former colonies, that regained independence. Russia has much more resources to export its view on our history, taking away our own voices. 👇
And many people are like...ok. we will go to another party of Ru MFA, drink some vodka, and cement our imperialistic world view.
I am so grateful to my foreign colleagues who cover our region fairly, not making us somebody's influence. However, some media representatives, are still on this imperialistic narrative. and that is why they even sometimes break our laws, as they don't respect us.
I am happy that I see this kind of narratives less and less. But it is so sad people had to die fighting, to make the changes happen.
I don't want to sound "an angry Ukrainian". Just want to say I really believe media play crucial role in shaping history, as they shape people's minds. And it is cool when they evolve and educate, not continue spreading old definitions as they are to lazy to establish new ones.
Btw, this narrative also contributes to why the "make Ukraine give its territory for peace" will never work. Ukraine is an independent state and a "rogue pain in the ass" for its Western partners. 😂 Kremlin will have to talk to our leaders.
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