EI Weekly Listen — Gregory Feifer on the mirage of Russian power

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EI Weekly Listen — Gregory Feifer on the mirage of Russian power

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Mar 29, 2024

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The mistake many Western countries make is to take Russia largely at face value. Read by Leighton Pugh.

Image: Nesting Russian dolls showing former leaders. Credit: Mr Standfast / Alamy Stock Photo

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Mar 29, 2024

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EI Weekly Listen — Gregory Feifer on the mirage of Russian power

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