Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Russia’s greatest setback may not be on the battlefield—it may be the collapse of its influence across the former Soviet Union. In this video, we explore how nations like Armenia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and others are breaking free from Moscow’s orbit following the invasion of Ukraine. Discover why Putin’s war has accelerated Russia’s geopolitical decline, reshaped Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and weakened the Kremlin’s decades-long grip on its so-called “Near Abroad.”

⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Russia Near Abroad and 1991 Soviet Collapse
06:00 - How Ukraine War Exposed Putin Military Weakness
07:08 - Armenia Leaves CSTO and Moldova Seeks EU
10:14 - Kazakhstan and Central Asia Reject Russian Influence
13:51 - Why Belarus and 71% of Georgia Defy Putin
15:38 - Is the Russian Sphere of Influence Collapsing

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