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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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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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Lessons from Soviet Foreign Policy with Sergey Radchenko

Max and Maria interviewed historian Sergey Radchenko about his book To Run the World, discussing how Soviet foreign policy insights can shed light on Russia's current global strategy.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — February 6, 2025

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Russia and the Middle East in 2025

Maria spoke with Hanna Notte and Natasha Hall about the new balance of forces in the Middle East at the start of 2025, and what the current geopolitical situation in the region means for Russia.

Podcast Episode by Maria Snegovaya, Natasha Hall, and Hanna Notte — January 23, 2025

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25 Years of Putinism with Sam Greene

 Max, Maria, and Dr. Sam Greene discuss the impact of Vladimir Putin's 25 years of rule in Russia, analyzing the changes in the country and exploring the future of his regime.

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — January 10, 2025

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The War in Ukraine in 2025 with Michael Kofman

Max and Maria were joined by Russian military expert Michael Kofman to discuss where the war in Ukraine may be headed in the year to come. With a new administration in Washington and political turmoil across Europe, Russia continuing to make grinding gains on the battlefield, and calls for some sort of negotiated settlement rising, the next six months could prove critical to the future direction of the conflict. 

Podcast Episode by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya — December 19, 2024

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