With efforts to recruit volunteers within Russia falling short, to the point that even prisoners are reluctant to sign up for the fight, Dugina’s killing is now being used to mobilize society. Alexander Dugin’s message, urging Russia to achieve a complete victory to avenge his daughter’s death, was broadcast by Russian state television. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statement, describing Dugina as an exemplary Russian patriot, was also widely cited.
During his Sunday’s show, Solovyov, who often criticizes the lack of pro-war mobilization in certain segments of Russian society, added that the time for a relaxed approach has passed: “I think we’re behaving a bit strangely. Do we have any doubt whatsoever that at some point, NATO will start a direct military confrontation against us?” He raged, recounting discussions with members of Russia’s defense industry, lagging in its attempts to ramp up the production of all types of weaponry. Solovyov angrily exclaimed: “Do what you’re told or shoot yourself!”
Andrey Gurulyov, State Duma deputy, former deputy commander of Russia’s southern military district, concurred: “We’re at war with the United States and the UK… If the British soldiers end up on the territory of Ukraine, this war won’t be taking place in Ukraine. It will be taking place in all spheres: in space, on air, at sea, on land—including the British territory and the territory of Russia. Russia!”
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