How Russian propaganda has been forced to evolve | It’s Complicated

Ever since Vladimir Putin took office, he has tried to maintain a tight grip on Russian media, and this grip has grown even tighter since the war in Ukraine. Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► But as Putin’s ’special operation’ took a turn for the worse, the Kremlin’s propaganda machine was forced to adapt. Thanks to the work of BBC monitoring journalist Francis Scarr, Josh Toussaint-Strauss explores how Russian state media has evolved its messaging since the start of the war. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: Guardian News ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #ValdimirPutin #Propaganda #News