Riccardo Nicolosi

Riccardo Nicolosi is a Munich-based Slavist and author known for his insightful analysis of Russian political rhetoric. His recent work delves into Vladimir Putin's wartime discourse, emphasizing how the Russian president manipulates language to foster a societal consensus on the war in Ukraine. Nicolosi argues that Putin's rhetoric utilizes a mix of historical claims, emotional appeals, and pseudolegal justifications, revealing the complexities of his governance and the underlying sentiments within Russian society.