Russia, the "island of tranquility:" Putin’s new campaign will downplay the war while painting the West as rife with problems, Kremlin insiders say

Vladimir Putin’s campaign for his fifth term in office will not draw attention to the war in Ukraine. Instead, it will “focus on foreign affairs” by criticizing Western countries in Putin’s speeches and propaganda materials. The Kremlin hopes this approach will portray Putin as the man responsible for turning Russia into...