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Extreme Conditions
A Moscow court may label three organizations linked to imprisoned opposition leader Aleksei Navalny extremist groups this week, part of what Kremlin critics say is an ongoing effort to sideline his supporters and silence dissent. Is the crackdown only connected to the upcoming State Duma elections? Or does it go deeper? Irina Lagunina, director of special projects at RFE/RL’s Russian Service, joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.
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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