LONG before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Putin began building his very own Soviet-style propaganda machine. But Vlad's warped techniques at brainwashing his citizens have reached worrying new levels and have set Russia back decades, experts have warned. 10 Experts have warned that Putin's latest wave of propaganda has been a long time coming Credit: AP:Associated Press 10 Those who dare to speak against Putin are arrested and even killed Credit: AFP 10 In one school, young children took turns loading rifles Credit: RIA Novosti 10 Many protesters or Putin critics have been jailed for speaking out against the Kremlin Credit:...