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Putin's WWII great sock theory - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD
Putin has unveiled a theory that rewrites World War II: Hitler did not lose because of strategic mistakes or industrial shortcomings, but because German grandmothers did not knit enough socks. As absurd as it sounds, this narrative reveals more about today’s Russia than about history – especially when paired with reports that the Kremlin is inflating its own economic data. Meanwhile, the Kremlin’s top propagandist Vladimir Solovyov escalates tensions by launching a vulgar tirade against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The backlash in Italy was immediate, triggering diplomatic consequences and further isolating Moscow. In this episode, host Jonasz Rewiński breaks down how propaganda, distortion, and outright insults are shaping Russia’s messaging at home and abroad.