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How institutional lying undermined Russia's military in Ukraine

Perun · Commentary · 1 h 5 min · 2022 · YouTube title: How lies destroy armies - Lies, coverups, and Russian failures in Ukraine
Why it's here

Cited for the concept of vranyo and as an explanation of how corruption and cultures of lying cause failures.

What it covers

Perun's hour-long analysis of how institutional lying, cover-ups and corruption ("vranyo") undermined the Russian military in Ukraine. It examines how false reporting up the chain degrades readiness and decision-making.