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Vladimir Putin uses hypothetical orca and polar bear battle to explain Russia's special military operation in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin compared the Russian war against Ukraine to a natural food chain where killer whales devour polar bears. During a meeting with teachers and students at Moscow State Pedagogical University, the Russian leader described a scenario where orcas attack in packs to tear bears apart like small fry. Putin stated that children should be taught about this food chain to understand the world they live in and the reasons behind the special military operation. While wildlife experts have noted that there are no confirmed reports of orcas hunting polar bears in the wild, the analogy serves as a new metaphor for Russia's ongoing aggression. The remarks came as Russia continues to launch waves of attacks on Ukraine, with dozens of civilians allegedly killed by Russian forces in the Kyiv region recently. The analogy follows a previous 2014 metaphor where Putin compared Russia to a bear being restrained by the West. This new imagery highlights the Russian leader's approach to using nature-based metaphors to justify the country's military actions.

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