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Putin signals to the Russian elite not to expect a quick peace in Ukraine
The message from Putin reflects a prevailing mood of caution in the Russian elite when it comes to Washington’s volte face.
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Ukraine's 10-point plan
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Russian Elite Expects Ukraine War to Escalate, Not Die Down
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Russian Elite Expects Ukraine War to Escalate, Not Die Down
Putin's entourage increasingly sees peace talks as a distant prospect, believing Ukraine’s seizure of territory in Kursk region has been a big blow to…
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With Shoigu Removal, Putin Seeks To Improve Management of War
The way in which Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was replaced last week with little-known economist Andrei Belousov was characteristic of…
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How Russian Officials Plan to Recruit 400K New Contract Soldiers in 2024
The Kremlin and the Defense Ministry are avoiding a second round of mobilization at all costs. But the pool of potential contract recruits is drying up.
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Kremlin Eases Quarantine for Access to Putin as Presidential Elections Approach
Personal meetings with Putin now hold greater significance for members of the elite than ever amid the war in Ukraine.
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One Question for Arkady Volozh and Other Russian Billionaires
Arkady Volozh, one of the founders of Russia’s tech giant Yandex and one of the wealthiest individuals in the country, publicly condemned the war in…
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How the Russian Elites Survived the Prigozhin Rebellion
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