Putin's Crisis and the Loyalty of His Security Forces

The podcast episode examines the recent crisis in Russia, where Putin's special military operation in Ukraine has stalled and a coup attempt by Evgeny Pragosian and his Wagner group has raised concerns about loyalty within Putin's security forces. The speaker discusses the intelligence angle of the situation and imagines what it would be like for CIA operatives in Moscow during the crisis. He emphasizes the uncertainty within the security forces and the potential support for Pragosian among right-wing nationalists in Russia. The episode explores the historical context of similar crises in Russian history and the challenges faced by intelligence agencies in gathering information during such situations.