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The Putin Show And The Showdown
At most of President Vladimir Putin's annual press conferences, the bulk of the questions are about domestic affairs. But this week, much of the attention will be focused on Moscow's military buildup near Ukraine and its demands for a rollback of the consequences of the Soviet collapse. Irina Lagunina, director of special projects at RFE/RL's Russian Service, joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.
Episodes
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December 30, 2024Putin’s 25 Years In Power
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December 16, 2024Podcast: The War In Ukraine In 2025
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December 09, 2024'The Idea Seemed Insane': Behind Putin's Invasion Of Ukraine
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November 26, 2024Escalation And Endgame
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November 11, 2024Elections, War, And Sabotage
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October 21, 2024'Distraction Dividend': Moscow's Aims And Actions In The Middle East