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Russia's Economy and Politics. In Brief.

Oct 31, 2023 •

FPRI Eurasia Program

Third time's the charm?

Russia and Ukraine meet for their third round of peace talks in Istanbul

Jul 25 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

Hurry up and wait

Trump issues an ultimatum to Russia that includes a 50-day grace period

Jul 19 •

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Andras Toth-Czifra

Transport Minister found dead

Roman Starovoit dies by apparent suicide

Jul 12 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

The Brothers Safarov

Two Azerbaijani nationals arrested in Yekaterinburg died in Russian custody

Jul 4 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

Recent posts

31:23

From Russia with Risk

A deep dive into the world of political risk

Jul 1

Slipping oil prices

Russia amends its 2025 federal budget

Jun 28 •

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Andras Toth-Czifra

Not so busy in St. Petersburg

The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum kicked off this week

Jun 21 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

Swap 'til you drop

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war

Jun 13 •

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Andras Toth-Czifra

Caught in the spiderweb

Ukraine’s covert drone operation hit military airfields deep inside Russia

Jun 7 •

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Andras Toth-Czifra

Tightening the screws

The EU is considering new sanctions against Russia

May 31 •

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Andras Toth-Czifra

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of dragging out the war

May 23 •

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Andras Toth-Czifra

All talk, no action

Russia and Ukraine hold direct peace talks in Turkey

May 16 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

The true victors

Putin delivers a patriotic speech during Moscow’s Victory Day parade

May 10 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

Maybe May ceasefire

Putin proposes a three-day ceasefire for Victory Day

May 3 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

"Vladimir, stop!"

Trump rebukes Putin for deadly strikes on Kyiv

Apr 26 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

Dragging their feet

Russia continues to delay progress towards a ceasefire agreement

Apr 19 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

Podcast

The Brothers Safarov

Two Azerbaijani nationals arrested in Yekaterinburg died in Russian custody

Jul 4 •

and

Andras Toth-Czifra

31:23

From Russia with Risk

A deep dive into the world of political risk

Jul 1

34:27

Rumble in the Oval: Strategy or Spectacle?

This week on the Bear Market Brief podcast

Mar 19 •

Maximilian Hess

35:25

With So Much Drama in the NSC: Trump, Russia, and the Strategic Context

Where does the US stand in the world as Trump (re)assumes office?

Jan 16

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