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2018 World Cup

Coverage of 2018 World Cup in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 2 · 09:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 2 · 09:00 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 2 · 09:00 UTCTHE CIPHER BRIEF
    Russia’s $11 Billion Soft Power Gamble

    A Russian taxi driver in 2018 criticized Vladimir Putin for causing economic hardship through sanctions resulting from Russia's 2014 invasion of Ukraine and for prioritizing costly international events like the 2018 World Cup, which he claimed benefited elites rather than ordinary citizens. The driver described losing his business due to sanctions and expressed skepticism about long-term benefits from hosting the World Cup.