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Tillerson and Putin, Navalny’s Presidency Bid, and the Greatest Myths about USSR

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Tillerson and Putin, Navalny’s Presidency Bid, and the Greatest Myths about USSR

December 10-16

Details: 16 December 2016

In this week’s media highlights, Vladimir Milov discusses the potential relationship between Putin and future U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson; Alexei Makarkin argues that the Kremlin will not let opposition leader Alexei Navalny run in the 2018 presidential elections; Alexander Rubtsov suggests that Putin may launch his own prerestroika; Kirill Martynov explains Nikita Mikhalkov’s attack on the Yeltsin-center; and Meduza debunks the most common Soviet myths. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Russia’s Politics After the U.S. Elections, the Dulles Plan 2.0., and Non-revolutionary Situation

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Russia’s Politics After the U.S. Elections, the Dulles Plan 2.0., and Non-revolutionary Situation

December 3–9

Details: 09 December 2016

In this week’s media highlights, Dmitry Trenin details Moscow’s foreign policy options under Trump’s presidency; Leonid Volkov discusses Russia’s new information security doctrine; Dmitry Travin draws parallels between the 1917 and 2017 political developments; Boris Grozovsky explains why Russians have come to terms with endemic corruption; and Novaya Gazeta provides expert views on Rosneft’s share offload to Glencore.

Sechin’s Acceleration, the Karagodin Effect, and New Plan for Ukraine’s Crisis

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Sechin’s Acceleration, the Karagodin Effect, and New Plan for Ukraine’s Crisis

November 26—December 2

Details: 02 December 2016

In this week’s media highlights: Vladimir Pastukhov explains the ongoing struggle inside the Kremlin elite, in which Igor Sechin is currently winning; Sergei Medvedev writes about Russia’s culture of violence and the need to start a public conversation about the state terror of the past; Vladislav Inozemtsev offers a new plan for resolving the Ukraine crisis; Vladimir Dvorkin suggests that the leaders of Russia and the United States should move forward with arms control agreements; and Novaya Gazeta examines the state of the representative offices in Russia’s regions.

What Awaits Russian Society, the Anti-corruption Road Roller, and Interview with Vladimir Voinovich

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What Awaits Russian Society, the Anti-corruption Road Roller, and Interview with Vladimir Voinovich

November 19-23

Details: 23 November 2016

In this week’s roundup Republic reports from the Forum of Civil Initiatives, a get-together of Russia’s prominent experts; Transparency International’s Ilya Shumanov discusses the unraveling of the anti-corruption campaign; international lawyer Vladimir Zhbanenkov explains the context of Russia’s withdrawal from ICC; and Novaya Gazeta speaks to writer Vladimir Voinovich on Russian politics, the protest movement, and the perspectives of revolutionary change.

The Ulyukayev Affair, Russia’s Budget Plans, and Potential Trump-Putin Deals

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The Ulyukayev Affair, Russia’s Budget Plans, and Potential Trump-Putin Deals

November 12-18

Details: 18 November 2016

In this week’s Russian media roundup: Andrei Pertsev suggests that Aleksei Ulyukayev’s arrest may be a sign of a dangerous rift inside the Kremlin; Vladimir Milov argues that the whole Ulyukauev affair is Igor Sechin’s revenge; Vedomosti’s editorial notes that fighting corruption in Russia is just a show; Andrei Movchan analyzes Russia’s budget plan for 2017-2019 and makes insightful observations; and Vladimir Frolov discusses the deals that Putin and Donald Trump may attempt to strike.

A Chance for U.S.-Russia Rapprochement, Russia’s Political Narcissism, and the “Multinational People” vs. the “Russian Nation”

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A Chance for U.S.-Russia Rapprochement, Russia’s Political Narcissism, and the “Multinational People” vs. the “Russian Nation”

Details: 11 November 2016

In this week’s Russian media roundup: Dmitry Trenin details the issues that President-Elect Donald Trump can discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin; Andrei Pertsev delves into the potentially dangerous outcomes of the Kremlin propaganda; Alexander Rubtsov dissects Russia’s political narcissism; Konstantin Gaaze looks into the juxtaposition of the concepts of the “multinational people” and the “Russian nation;” and Nikolay Petrov explains the recent reshuffling inside the Kremlin.

Poor Economic Policy, Rosneftegaz Affair, and Putin’s Signals to the U.S.

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Poor Economic Policy, Rosneftegaz Affair, and Putin’s Signals to the U.S.

October 29 – November 4

Details: 04 November 2016

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Cold War 2.0, Realistic Reset with Putin, and Russia’s New Abnormality

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Cold War 2.0, Realistic Reset with Putin, and Russia’s New Abnormality

October 24-30

Details: 30 October 2016

In this week’s Western media highlights, the Guardian discusses the deteriorating relationship between Russia and the West, which it has labeled “Cold War 2.0.” And Leonid Bershidsky weighs in on the Kremlin’s deny-all tactics, arguing that U.S. Democrats could borrow from Russian officials’ playbook on issues of security. In the Russian media, analysts argue that optimism about the alleged revival of the Russian economy may be premature and that the Kremlin’s constant “saber-rattling” is meant to provoke fear and anxiety in the West.

The Hawk on Russia Policy, the Threat from Russia, and Vitaly Mutko’s Career End

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The Hawk on Russia Policy, the Threat from Russia, and Vitaly Mutko’s Career End

October 17-23

Details: 23 October 2016

In this week’s Western highlights, David Sanger in The New York Times details the U.S. administration policy on Russia and Hillary Clinton’s “hawkish” stance, which is unusual for a Democratic candidate. And in its editorial, The Economist discusses what the West can do about the Kremlin’s aggression. In the Russian media, experts weighed on the speaking practices of Russian officials, the upcoming crisis that may hit Russia’s economy, and a surprising promotion for Vitaly Mutko, the Russian sports minister named among those responsible for the country’s doping scandal.

How the U.S. Can Deal with the Kremlin, Putin’s Cyberwar, and What Constitutes Russian Anti-Americanism

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How the U.S. Can Deal with the Kremlin, Putin’s Cyberwar, and What Constitutes Russian Anti-Americanism

October 10–16

Details: 16 October 2016

In this week’s Western media highlights, in Foreign Policy Nikolas Gvosdev suggests a U.S. strategy that can be helpful in responding to the Kremlin’s aggression. And in his op-ed in the New York Times, Oliver Bullough compares Putin’s actions in Syria with his tactics in Chechnya. In the Russian media, some analysts discuss the latest developments in the political scene, as the country enters a post-Putin stage of development that can be defined as “politization.” Other experts delve into the reasons for Russia’s resurgent anti-Americanism.

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