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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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Russia's Frozen Reserves with Martin Sandbu

Max and Maria are joined by Federico Steinberg, a CSIS visiting fellow, and Martin Sandbu of the Financial Times to discuss Russian financial reserves that have been frozen by Western governments.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , and Federico Steinberg — June 1, 2023

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Ukraine's Coming Counteroffensive

Max and Maria discuss Ukraine's impending counteroffensive, and what it could mean for global politics going forward.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , and Michael Kimmage — May 18, 2023

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Escalating Waves of Repression

Maria hosts a discussion on the escalating waves of repression in Russia, and what they mean for both the regime and what remains of the organized domestic opposition.

Podcast Episode by Maria Snegovaya — May 4, 2023

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Sanctions and Russia's Defense Industry

Max and Maria to discuss the findings of a new CSIS report, "Out of Stock? Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Russia's Defense Industry."

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — April 20, 2023

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Aliona Verbitskaya and the Rights of Ukrainian POWs

Max and Maria sit down with President Zelenskyy's Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of Military Personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Aliona Verbitskaya.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — March 23, 2023

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Empires of Eurasia with Dr. Jeffrey Mankoff

Max talks with Dr. Jeffrey Mankoff about his new book, Empires of Eurasia: How Imperial Legacies Shape International Security.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Jeffrey Mankoff — March 9, 2023

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Russia After a Year of War

In this episode, Max and Maria are joined by Michael Kimmage to discuss the state of affairs in Russia after a year of war in Ukraine, and where the country may be headed in 2023. Max, Maria, and Michael all highlight their recent writing connected to the war, and note the various debates around the impact of sanctions, Russia's shifting domestic political scene, and what all this means for Russia's leadership.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , and Michael Kimmage — February 23, 2023

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The War in Ukraine, One Year On

Listen to the audio from an event our team hosted at CSIS on February 15, 2023. Max Bergmann moderated a panel comprised of Maria Snegovaya, Michael Kimmage, and the RAND Corporation's Dara Massicot, a Senior Policy Researcher and expert on the Russian military. The discussion took stock of the war in Ukraine so far, its implications for both Ukraine and Russia, and the ongoing impact the war is having on European politics and US policy in the broader region.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — February 17, 2023

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