"Putin's Patriotic Influence: From School Openings to Lessons in Patriotism"

Russian President Vladimir Putin told schoolchildren that it is impossible to defeat Russia, citing the country's invincibility during World War II. Putin's remarks were made during a lecture called "Important Conversations," which aims to boost patriotic sentiment among students. The classes combine World War II revisionism, lessons on Russian values, and the Kremlin's narrative about Moscow's troops "protecting" compatriots in Ukraine. Putin also stated that Russia would seek to ensure security in the Ukrainian regions it claimed to have annexed last year.