Professor MARK GALEOTTI: The Wagner Group (pictured) filmed this vicious attack in 2017 in Syria, including the aftermath when they kicked the man s head around like a football.
Today s programme features Professor Mark Galeotti, honorary professor at University College in London. Prof Galeotti is general director of Mayak Intelligence, a consultancy and research group specializing in relations with Russia.Earlier this month Prof. Galeotti launched two of his books in Romania, released by Humanitas Publishers. . With Russia s recent military buildup outside Ukraine s borders, many political pundits across Europe are wondering if this show of force is truly for real and Russia will actually plan on going ahead with a new military aggression in Ukraine, or if it is all a bluff to divert Europe s attention from other matters, Prof. Galeotti gives some clues to understanding Russia s behavior today.RadioRomaniaInternational · In the Spotlight - Understanding Russia in a Historical Key
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin believes it can easily ride out nationwide protests over the arrest and jailing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny and is ready to authorise the use of more force against demonstrators if necessary, two sources close to it said.
A still image taken from video footage shows Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is accused of flouting the terms of a suspended sentence for embezzlement, making a hand heart gesture during the announcement of a court verdict in Moscow, Russia February 2, 2021. Press Service of Simonovsky District Court/Handout via REUTERS
Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent domestic critic, was jailed for nearly three years on Tuesday in a case that has prompted three nationwide protests, strident Western condemnation and talk of sanctions on Moscow.
Kremlin confident it can ride out protests, ready to use more force - sources Reuters 2/4/2021 Russia has been rocked by nationwide protests Some unhappy over Kremlin critic Navalny s treatment Navalny was jailed on Tuesday for nearly three years Kremlin thinks it can easily handle protests - sources
By Anton Zverev and Darya Korsunskaya
MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Kremlin believes it can easily ride out nationwide protests over the arrest and jailing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny and is ready to authorise the use of more force against demonstrators if necessary, two sources close to it said.
Navalny, President Vladimir Putin s most prominent domestic critic, was jailed for nearly three years on Tuesday in a case that has prompted three nationwide protests, strident Western condemnation and talk of sanctions on Moscow.
Publishing date: Feb 04, 2021 • February 4, 2021 • 3 minute read •
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MOSCOW The Kremlin believes it can easily ride out nationwide protests over the arrest and jailing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny and is ready to authorize the use of more force against demonstrators if necessary, two sources close to it said.
Navalny, President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent domestic critic, was jailed for nearly three years on Tuesday in a case that has prompted three nationwide protests, strident Western condemnation and talk of sanctions on Moscow.
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