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Midnight in Moscow
A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia's War Against the West
Book • 2024
In *Midnight in Moscow*, John J. Sullivan provides a firsthand account of his time as the U.S.
Ambassador in Moscow, particularly during the lead-up to and the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The book offers a detailed look into the inner workings of the U.S.
embassy and the Kremlin, highlighting the deceit and aggression of the Putin regime.
Sullivan discusses how the Russian government undermined the U.S.
diplomatic mission and how the invasion marked a significant escalation in Russia's conflict not just with Ukraine, but also with the United States and the Western world.
The memoir also explores Sullivan's personal and professional background, his experiences during the COVID pandemic, and the historical parallels between Putin's actions and those of Adolf Hitler during World War II.
Ambassador in Moscow, particularly during the lead-up to and the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The book offers a detailed look into the inner workings of the U.S.
embassy and the Kremlin, highlighting the deceit and aggression of the Putin regime.
Sullivan discusses how the Russian government undermined the U.S.
diplomatic mission and how the invasion marked a significant escalation in Russia's conflict not just with Ukraine, but also with the United States and the Western world.
The memoir also explores Sullivan's personal and professional background, his experiences during the COVID pandemic, and the historical parallels between Putin's actions and those of Adolf Hitler during World War II.
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Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as the author of a memoir about his time as U.S. ambassador to Russia during the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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Written by John Sullivan as a memoir about his time as US Ambassador to Russia and the lead-up to the war in Ukraine.

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while discussing Ambassador John Sullivan's experience in Moscow before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Will Kavak

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