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We Went on a Russian Army Propaganda Tour of Syria

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The video documents a Russian propaganda tour in Syria featuring Jessie and Alessia.

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We Went on a Russian Army Propaganda Tour of Syria

2019• 6 minPG

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The video documents a Russian propaganda tour in Syria featuring Jessie and Alessia.

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The video features a Russian Army propaganda tour in Syria, highlighting the regime of Bashar Assad. Jessie and Alessia accompany the Russians, who have been involved in the Syrian conflict since 2015, helping Assad regain control of the country. The tour includes visits to areas recently retaken by the regime, showcasing aid distribution to civilians and a pro-Assad rally. The Russians aim to present a narrative that downplays their involvement in past chemical attacks, such as the one documented by the White Helmets in 2017. The video captures the stark contrast between the ongoing airstrikes in Idlib and the staged scenes of NGO workers and children dancing, emphasizing the propaganda efforts of the Russians in the region.

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