In Moscow's Shadows
Russia, behind the headlines as well as in the shadows. This podcast is the audio counterpart to Mark Galeotti's blog of the same name, a place where "one of the most informed and provocative voices on modern Russia", can talk about Russia historical and (more often) contemporary, discuss new books and research, and sometimes talk to other Russia-watchers.
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In Moscow's Shadows
In Moscow's Shadows 27: Men of Force and Forceful Language
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Who are the main 'siloviki' or 'men of force,' the heads of Russia's security structures? In response to a request from a patron, I give a run-through of the people and their prospects.
Relevant other IMS episodes I mention are on Shoigu (here), Naryshkin (here) and Patrushev (here).
And then after the break, I take a quick look at Biden's "killer" comment, how it was received, and what it might - or might not - mean.
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