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Podcast: No Pomp In These Circumstances
Vladimir Putin's plan was for Russians to give final approval this week to constitutional amendments letting him potentially remain president until 2036, with a May 9 military parade capping the image-making. Instead he faces a potential blow to his image from the growing COVID-19 crisis, with record new case numbers reported almost daily. Moscow correspondent Matthew Luxmoore joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.
Episodes
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November 26, 2024
Escalation And Endgame
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November 11, 2024
Elections, War, And Sabotage
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October 21, 2024
'Distraction Dividend': Moscow's Aims And Actions In The Middle East
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October 15, 2024
Perception And Reality In The War Against Ukraine
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September 30, 2024
Zelenskiy's Trip, Putin's Threat
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August 13, 2024
August Surprise: Ukraine's Incursion Into Russia's Kursk Region