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A critical argument presented was the inherent contradiction in Russian narratives on neutrality. Russia has historically promoted the idea of neutrality when it serves its strategic interests but has also demonstrated tendencies to undermine or violate the sovereignty of nations that attempt to maintain such a status. The professor referenced past Soviet actions, such as those during the Cold War, which aimed to weaken countries like Finland and Austria through hybrid warfare tactics, indicating a pattern that continues today.