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Podcast: Goodbye COVID, Hello Democracy? Unpacking Putin’s Remarks
In remarks broadcast over the weekend, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is handling the coronavirus “quite smoothly” and that constitutional amendments up for a nationwide vote on July 1 are a step toward democracy. Irina Lagunina, director of special projects at RFE/RL’s Russian Service, joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.
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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
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October 15, 2024Perception And Reality In The War Against Ukraine
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September 30, 2024Zelenskiy's Trip, Putin's Threat
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August 13, 2024August Surprise: Ukraine's Incursion Into Russia's Kursk Region
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July 31, 2024On The Battlefield In Ukraine
