# Putin Uses Orca Metaphor to Justify Ukraine Invasion to Students

Russian President Vladimir Putin used an orca metaphor to justify the invasion of Ukraine during a speech to students in Moscow.

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Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, addressed students and teachers at a university in Moscow on the eve of the start of the school year. [^1]

Serbian actor Aleksandar Radojicic starred in the Russian sci-fi series 'It's Hard to Be God' at its premiere in Moscow. [^2]

Putin stated that telling children this story helps them understand the world and why Russia conducts the special military operation in Ukraine. [^3]

Putin used a metaphor comparing the invasion of Ukraine to orcas eating bears to explain the military operation to the students. [^4]

The series 'It's Hard to Be God' is considered an ambitious project with a large budget and lavish production, representing a significant breakthrough for Radojicic on the Russian market. [^5]

The series features a cast including Radojicic as the main character, Don Rumata Estorsky, in a story set in a distant future where humans help less developed civilizations. [^6]

The speech occurred in a context of increased military propaganda and recruitment offers at the beginning of the school year in Russia. [^7]

The creators noted that Radojicic passed a very difficult selection process among many candidates and decided to cast him despite initial concerns about a language barrier. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, addressed students and teachers at a university in Moscow on the eve of the start of the school year. (elpais.com, News)
2. Serbian actor Aleksandar Radojicic starred in the Russian sci-fi series 'It's Hard to Be God' at its premiere in Moscow. (Blic.rs, News)
3. Putin stated that telling children this story helps them understand the world and why Russia conducts the special military operation in Ukraine. (elpais.com, News)
4. Putin used a metaphor comparing the invasion of Ukraine to orcas eating bears to explain the military operation to the students. (elpais.com, News)
5. The series 'It's Hard to Be God' is considered an ambitious project with a large budget and lavish production, representing a significant breakthrough for Radojicic on the Russian market. (Blic.rs, News)
6. The series features a cast including Radojicic as the main character, Don Rumata Estorsky, in a story set in a distant future where humans help less developed civilizations. (Blic.rs, News)
7. The speech occurred in a context of increased military propaganda and recruitment offers at the beginning of the school year in Russia. (elpais.com, News)
8. The creators noted that Radojicic passed a very difficult selection process among many candidates and decided to cast him despite initial concerns about a language barrier. (Blic.rs, News)

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