E.g. Russian soldiers are fighting for the myth that they are protecting some great country.

Unlike long running state propaganda that runs top down.

At some point Ukrainian propaganda will start to cost them and they’ll need to hit the brakes. I hope they’ll be in a position where that’s a priority.

Also in the idea of elite troops who it is hopeless to fight against. Myth is incredibly powerful in war and for the long term survival of a nation or state.

Speaking of myths, here’s one: there’s more fake news and conspiracies today than in the past.