Will diplomacy prevail, or will Russia’s sweeping geopolitical demands and mounting military buildup near Ukraine lead to a new bloodshed? A Twitter Spaces conversation addressed the motives, actions, and potential outcomes at one of the tensest moments since the Cold War.
At most of President Vladimir Putin's annual press conferences, the bulk of the questions are about domestic affairs. But this week, much of the attention will be focused on Moscow's military buildup near Ukraine and its demands for a rollback of the consequences of the Soviet collapse. Irina Lagunina, director of special projects at RFE/RL's Russian Service, joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.
The fate of the prominent human rights group Memorial hangs in the balance though it may already have been decided as courts hold hearings on the government’s bid to order its closure. And the COVID crisis persists in Russia, with daily fatality tolls at record highs and lawmakers preparing to consider new restrictions that would be imposed next year. Irina Lagunina, director of special projects at RFE/RL’s Russian Service, joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.
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