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Jun 27 •

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April 2025

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Apr 18 •

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March 2025

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.

Mar 27 •

Farida Rustamova

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October 2024

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…

Oct 4, 2024 •

Farida Rustamova

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May 2024

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…

May 20, 2024 •

Farida Rustamova

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December 2023

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.

Dec 21, 2023 •

Farida Rustamova

October 2023

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.

Oct 31, 2023 •

Farida Rustamova

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August 2023

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…

Aug 17, 2023 •

Farida Rustamova

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June 2023

‘We Were Called In for a Meeting and Handed Weapons’

How the Russian Elites Survived the Prigozhin Rebellion

Jun 28, 2023 •

Farida Rustamova

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«Нас собрали на совещание и раздали оружие»

Как российские элиты пережили «пригожинский бунт»

Jun 28, 2023 •

Farida Rustamova

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