If you watched the TV talk show "Make Your Own Mind Up" on Russia's 1st Channel last week, you might have been impressed by the work of the Russian propaganda machine. You might also have the feeling that Soviet times are back.
The skillfully orchestrated but fake 'debate' discussed the EU-sponsored report on last year's Russia-Georgia war, with carefully-selected participants to ensure no real divergence of opinion.
False debates showcase Russia's propaganda machinery better th...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.