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Critics often label Putin as a thug, pointing to authoritarian measures and human rights violations. However, the speaker suggests a reevaluation of that stance, urging listeners to consider the actions of leaders worldwide, including those in the U.S., who have similarly resorted to controversial tactics to maintain their power. The violence faced by journalists in Russia, for example, echoes the treatment of whistleblowers and critics in American politics, raising questions about media freedom and accountability in both nations.