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World War III Emergency Alert Broadcast: Learn What the Attempted Coup in Russia Means for the Future of the World! - FULL SHOW - 06/25/2023
Putin's Statesman Image, Kinetic vs Soft Power
The resolution of the Wagner mutiny is seen as an opportunity for Vladimir Putin to reinforce his image as a stable statesman who avoids unnecessary bloodshed. Scott Bennett defines "kinetic power" as physical military force and "soft power" as strategic messaging and humanitarian aid. He suggests that the West's disappointment over the failed coup provides Russia with a strategic opening to exploit in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.