Putin's Playbook Backfires: How Russia's Strategy Fails

Vladimir Putin isn't innovating—he's reviving Soviet-era tactics to undermine the West from within. This video exposes how the Kremlin's doctrine, rooted in Cold War strategies like Active Measures and Reflexive Control, has been updated to exploit today's vulnerabilities in the Russia Ukraine war. From manipulating social media narratives to funding extremist movements across NATO countries, Putin's regime is executing a calculated plan to erode trust in democratic institutions. Understanding this Soviet playbook is the first step to defending free societies—and proving that democracy is stronger than the autocrats who fear it. Putin's strategy targets Ukraine support, NATO unity, and Western resolve through disinformation campaigns and political interference. This analysis breaks down how Russia's hybrid warfare tactics work and why recognizing these Cold War methods is critical for Ukraine's victory. Proving Putin wrong through strategic understanding is the most critical mission of our generation. Subscribe for trusted analysis on Russia, Ukraine, and global security from Kyiv. #RussiaUkraineWar #Putin #NATO #Ukraine #ColdWar #SovietTactics #Geopolitics #UkraineWar #RussianStrategy #Democracy Key Takeaways: - Revival of Soviet-era tactics in modern geopolitics - Kremlin's use of Active Measures and Reflexive Control - Impact on Western democracies and institutions - Strategies to counteract authoritarian influence 👏👏 Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1txJ3q_-g_vhOeIwYOKEeQ/join 👏👏Connect with Jason for real-time analysis & verified updates: Substack: https://jasonjaysmart.substack.com X (Twitter): https://x.com/OfficeJJSmart Facebook Personal: https://Facebook.com/JasonJaySmart Facebook Professional: https://Facebook.com/OfficeJJSmart LinkedIn: https://Linkedin.com/in/JasonJaySmart Mastodon: https://defenseofliberty.social/@OfficeJJSmart BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/JJSmart.bsky.social YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@JasonJaySmart Website: https://JasonJaySmart.com.