THE GUARDIAN: Arkady Babchenko's fake murder 'plays into the hands' of Moscow
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“This plays right into Russian hands and supports the narrative that these acts are ‘provocations’ by their opponents,” said Stephen Hutchings, professor of Russian studies at the University of Manchester. “It’s unbelievable idiocy on the part of the Ukrainian intelligence services.”
Media contributions
Title | Arkady Babchenko's fake murder 'plays into the hands' of Moscow |
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Media name/outlet | The Guardian |
Media type | Web |
Country | United Kingdom |
Date | 31/05/18 |
Description | “This plays right into Russian hands and supports the narrative that these acts are ‘provocations’ by their opponents,” said Stephen Hutchings, professor of Russian studies at the University of Manchester. “It’s unbelievable idiocy on the part of the Ukrainian intelligence services.” |
URL | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/31/arkady-babchenkos-fake-plays-into-the-hands-of-moscow |
Persons | Stephen Hutchings |