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In Moscow's Shadows 103: The Rise of the Princeling Patrushev, the Grey Cardigan

In Moscow's Shadows

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The Ambivalence of Putin's Language

Putin's ambivalence to much of Putin's language at the moment is interesting, says Peter Bergen. It suggests that he's setting up a situation in which if things go badly, it is going to be the military high command who take the blame, writes Bergen. "Sacking someone like Shorygoo or Gerasimov, you know, that's a powerful card, but it's one you can only play once"

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