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In a discussion covering geopolitics and history, the speaker evaluates global intelligence agencies, expressing satisfaction with the 'quality of work' of their own service while acknowledging the efficiency of others like the CIA and Mossad. Reflecting on the 'disintegration of USSR', the speaker attributes the collapse to a system that 'turned out not to be viable' and a dangerous 'idea of grandeur' that led to ignored mistakes. Addressing speculation about rebuilding the Soviet Union, the speaker firmly rejects the notion, stating it is 'simply not on the table' as it would 'critically change the national and religious composition' of the federation. The interview also touches on Western media narratives, which the speaker claims are used to 'scare their population' and justify aggressive policies.
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