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The Crackdown Goes Underground
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for tighter gun regulations after a deadly school shooting in Kazan, but will it happen -- and will the Kremlin use the attack to expand control over the Internet? Also, some of the latest victims of the state’s crackdown on perceived opponents are former Moscow subway workers who were fired over alleged support for imprisoned opposition leader Aleksei Navalny. Irina Lagunina, director of special projects at RFE/RL's Russian Service, joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.
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October 21, 2024
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October 15, 2024
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September 30, 2024
Zelenskiy's Trip, Putin's Threat
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August 13, 2024
August Surprise: Ukraine's Incursion Into Russia's Kursk Region
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July 31, 2024
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