Kremlin pushes state-backed screenings of Putin-endorsed historical film

Russia's Gosuslugi portal is urging citizens to watch the historical film 'Birth of an Empire,' which the Kremlin frames as placing the Ukraine war alongside past Russian victories like Poltava. Putin personally endorsed the film and called for free screenings, prompting officials to arrange them. This is a state-driven cultural propaganda push to bolster domestic support for the war ahead of November holidays.

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