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In Moscow's Shadows

In Moscow's Shadows 128: Politics, War and Lunacy - a look forward to 2024

Dec 29, 2023
This podcast episode looks ahead to the upcoming year, covering topics such as the presidential elections in Russia, the ongoing war in the Black Sea, the shrinking middle class, and Russia's relationship with the Mongols.
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  • The exclusion of candidates from the presidential nominations process raises concerns about the opposition's ability to create a united front.
  • The sinking of a Russian landing ship by a Ukrainian missile attack highlights Ukraine's capacity to strike at Russian naval forces and potential vulnerability of Crimea.

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Forthcoming Presidential Elections: Candidates Excluded from the Field

The shape of the field for the forthcoming presidential elections in Russia is becoming clear, as the nominations process has excluded candidates Yekaterina Dünsova and Igor Gierken. Dünsova, a liberal journalist, was rejected due to alleged mistakes in her nomination documents, while Gierken, a hawkish figure, was prevented from being nominated due to the absence of an official notary during the process. The exclusion of these candidates raises questions about the opposition forces' ability to unite and create a common front. Additionally, the remaining candidates include a right-leaning liberal, a representative of the Liberal Democratic Party, and a Communist candidate.

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