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Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian Roulette explores the politics, history, and complex societies of Russia and Eurasia. Tune in for fascinating interviews and discussions on some of the biggest questions facing the broader post-Soviet space. Produced by Tina Dolbaia and Nick Fenton, click here to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and here to follow on Spotify.

 

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Chokepoints and Economic Warfare with Edward Fishman

Max and Maria spoke with Edward Fishman about his bestselling book, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — May 16, 2025

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The State of Russia-Ukraine Negotiations with Michael Kimmage

Max and Maria welcome Michael Kimmage back to the show to provide his analysis of the ongoing U.S.-led negotiations to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, and Michael Kimmage — May 2, 2025

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Russia-Ukraine Negotiations: Outlining a U.S. Strategy with Tom Wright

In this special CSIS crossover episode with Russian Roulette’s sister podcast, The Eurofile, Max Bergmann and co-host Donatienne Ruy welcome Tom Wright, senior fellow at Brookings and former Senior Director for Strategic Planning at the United States National Security Council (NSC) in the Biden administration, to discuss his recent article in Foreign Affairs outlining a U.S. strategy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations. 

Podcast Episode by Donatienne Ruy and Max Bergmann — April 4, 2025

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Rose Gottemoeller on Negotiating with Russia

Max and Maria welcomed Rose Gottemoeller back to the show, to discuss the ongoing negotiations between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine. As a former American diplomat who has sat across from the Russians to negotiate international treaties, she shared her insights about what she is watching as this process unfolds.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — March 17, 2025

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The War in Ukraine Three Years On

Max and Maria sat down with Michael Kimmage and Dara Massicot for an event in the CSIS studio to discuss the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The conversation took stock of the current situation on the battlefield, the state of affairs within Russia and Ukraine right now, and the diplomatic prospects for the kind of negotiated settlement currently being advocated for by the Trump administration.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Michael Kimmage, and Dara Massicot — February 26, 2025

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A New Strategy for Containing Russia

Max and Maria were recently joined by Michael Kimmage and Jeffrey Mankoff for a live event in the CSIS broadcast studio to discuss the team's recent work outlining a new European strategy for containing Russia.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann, Maria Snegovaya, Jeffrey Mankoff, and Michael Kimmage — February 21, 2025

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