In Moscow's Shadows 64: Dvornikov, Mishustin, Scenarios and

In Moscow's Shadows 64: Dvornikov, Mishustin, Scenarios and Traitors - more about Ukraine

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Who is General Dvornikov, the new Russian operational commander for the war in Ukraine? Will Prime Minister Mishustin and the other technocrats be able to prevent the militarisation of the Russian economy? Four scenarios for the war. And why it's all about 'enemies' versus 'traitors' for Putin now... The piece on Rusich I mentioned is here, and the Telegraph piece is here. You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials right here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/InMoscowsShadows)

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