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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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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
