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While Russia deftly navigated its sanctions to recover economically—ranking as one of the largest economies in Europe—Ukraine experienced significant setbacks that further exacerbated its dire situation.
Propaganda: A Battlefield of Perception
In the realm of public perception and propaganda, both sides have engaged in extensive campaigns, aiming to sway both domestic and international opinion. Russia’s narrative painted Ukraine as a genocidal adversary while Ukrainian leadership worked to harness sympathy that bolstered support from the West.