Christopher Lockwood, Europe editor for The Economist, joins Duncan Robinson, the Brussels bureau chief, to dissect the latest political upheaval in Russia as President Putin's proposed constitutional changes trigger a government resignation. They explore how this move aims to solidify Putin’s grip on power. Additionally, they delve into the enduring stereotypes within the EU that affect national identities and political relations, unraveling the ironic dynamics of how these biases persist, even in times of crisis.