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PETER POMERANTSEV: THE BIG PREDICTION, KREMLIN'S PERSISTENT NARRATIVES COLLAPSE - Anna from Ukraine
Is the Kremlin’s propaganda machine finally starting to fail? Today, I’m joined by world-renowned expert Peter Pomerantsev at Lviv Media Forum 2026 to discuss "Cognitive Warfare," the psychology of Russian "Collective Narcissism," and why the center of gravity in Europe is shifting.
In this deep-dive interview, Peter shares why the future of the region will no longer circle around Moscow, but around a strong, victorious Kyiv.
00:00 - Introduction: Peter’s Ukrainian roots
02:10 - What is "Cognitive Warfare"?
05:55 - How to manage your emotions online (Advice for users)
13:40 - Why facts alone don't break Russian propaganda
15:20 - Understanding "Collective Narcissism"
21:40 - Is the Russian system starting to shake?
30:30 - The Big Prediction: Why the future circles around Kyiv
In this deep-dive interview, Peter shares why the future of the region will no longer circle around Moscow, but around a strong, victorious Kyiv.
00:00 - Introduction: Peter’s Ukrainian roots
02:10 - What is "Cognitive Warfare"?
05:55 - How to manage your emotions online (Advice for users)
13:40 - Why facts alone don't break Russian propaganda
15:20 - Understanding "Collective Narcissism"
21:40 - Is the Russian system starting to shake?
30:30 - The Big Prediction: Why the future circles around Kyiv