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Talking Russia with the CIA's Former Eurasian Bureau Chief

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Are the Russian Intelligence Services Set Up So That They Can Operate in Ukraine?

I'm surprised at the level of Russian incompetence that had their overconfidence. They completely underestimated the will of Ukrainian people to fight. I've been surprised at, have not been surprised at their ability to repress dissent in Russia. But I think over time, the support for the war is going to erode as more bodies come back and as the true economic cost comes into play.

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