President Vladimir Putin will look to shore up support for his war among Russians in a major address on February 21, a day after U.S. President Joe Biden’s historic visit to Kyiv served to undercut the Russian leader's recent statements that the West is losing interest in backing Ukraine.
Days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its second year with no end in sight, President Vladimir Putin delivers a state of the nation speech on February 21. Irina Lagunina, associate standards editor and former director of the Russian Service at RFE/RL, joins Steve Gutterman to discuss.
Why was the Kremlin so eager to bring an arms dealer home, and what are the prospects for further releases following the Griner-Bout exchange? Also, what's behind opposition politician Ilya Yashin's long prison term? RFE/RL's Irina Lagunina joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.
Russia strikes Kyiv and cities across Ukraine after a blast badly damages the bridge to occupied Crimea. The respected rights group Memorial and a Ukrainian organization documenting evidence of Russian war crimes share the Nobel Peace Prize with a Belarusian activist. RFE/RL's Irina Lagunina joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.
August 24 is Independence Day in Ukraine and marks six months since Russia launched a massive attack against the country. Where do things stand in the war, and what has that half-year brought the invading country? Irina Lagunina, associate standards editor and former director of RFE/RL's Russian Service, joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.