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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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November 11, 2024
Elections, War, And Sabotage
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October 21, 2024
'Distraction Dividend': Moscow's Aims And Actions In The Middle East
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October 15, 2024
Perception And Reality In The War Against Ukraine
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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
On The Battlefield In Ukraine