Putinism is not about building the future. It consists in destroying the present. The contemporary imperialism of Russia is powered by hatred, destruction and fear. It does not offer progress – only chaos.
Russia not only causes chaos. Chaos is her strategy. In Ukraine, Africa, in the west. Destabilization, divisions, destruction. Because the destroyed world is easier to control.
Russia perceives the world as a game of zero. If the West prosper, Russia is losing. That's why he must Sabotage, undermine and spread fear. I don't want to win by leading. He wants to win by destroying.
Putinism does not build anything
No innovation. No prosperity. No vision. Only propaganda, prison, war and destruction. Putinism does not create – consumes. It turns hatred into politics and destruction into ideology.
Why does it matter
It's not just about Ukraine. It is a system that thrives thanks to falling. Until Russia is forced to change, it will remain a threat – not because it is strong, but because it is ready to destroy everything.
Pillar No. 2, or hate culture
Russia and hate culture
Putinism did not invent her. He just perfected her. The contemporary identity of Russia is based on enemies, fear and hatred. Hatred of Ukraine. Hatred of the West. Hatred of different views. But this is not only hatred – it is also paranoia.
Culture of paranoia
In Russia, enemies are everywhere. Foreigners. Liberals. Journalists. Historians. Even neighbors. Even your own thoughts. This is not just propaganda – it is a system that teaches people fear and suspicion of everything.
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Hatred is a product
The Russians are not born full of hatred. Most of them just want to live, somehow deal. But the system changes them. Through media, education and fear they learn to hate – seeing threats at every step, belief that loyalty means silence and obedience, justified by a false claim that Russia is different and better than other countries.
It didn't start with Putin
The USSR prospered thanks paranoia: informers, cleansing, people's enemies. Tsarist Russia also had it all. Putin simply digitized it. Now fear accompanies us 24 hours. A day, seven days a week, it is broadcast directly to our phones and exported abroad.
Why is it important
Culture built on hatred and paranoia cannot reform. It can only fall – or be forced to change. Until this happens, Russia will remain a threat – not only for others, but also to its own citizens. Because when everyone is enemies, no one is safe.
Joni Askola is a Finnish geopolitical analytical and PhD student at the Charles University in Prague. He collects funds for the purchase and equipment of trucks and drones for Ukraine through the Estonian NGO HELP99.
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