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Putin in China. We explore the potential for Putin to finalize the Power of Siberia-2 contract and consider alternative solutions being discussed. We also examine financial interactions between Chinese and Russian banks and their impact on bilateral relations. Additionally, we provide insights into Moscow’s perspective on Beijing’s peace efforts in the Ukraine conflict. Arrests in the Ministry of Defence. Do recent developments indicate an anti-corruption campaign, or are they a purge aimed at weakening former Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu? We analyze each case and uncover the nature of the current prosecutions. Confiscation as a Geopolitical Tool. Putin has introduced a new procedure to compensate for damages caused to Russia by the “unfriendly actions” of the United States. We explain how this mechanism is intended to work and discuss Moscow’s underlying tactics.
Mishustin And The Cabinet. We explain why and how Mikhail Mishustin was reappointed and what the dynamics of his position are. The Presidential Bloc. The most shocking changes concern the Defence Ministry, Security Council, and Presidential Administration. You will find out why Andrey Belousov has taken over Sergey Shoigu’s position, while the latter moves to the post of Security Council’s secretary. We also cover Nikolay Patrushev’s transfer to Putin’s administration among other changes. Who's Who In The Cabinet. We outline major shifts in Mishustin’s Cabinet: who has gained influence and who has benefited from redistributed prerogatives; new ministers and the particularities of the reshaped Cabinet. New Escalation. Putin's fifth term begins amid heightened international tensions. He has directed the General Staff to conduct military drills for non-strategic nuclear weapons. We are trying to answer the critical question: What will happen if Putin believes he cannot win the war, especially if Western forces…
The war in Ukraine is starting to dictate its own rules to Putin. The president and his inner circle are being forced to submit to the new wartime reality that they themselves created.
Main headlines: EVENTS The War: what to expect ACTORS Domestic Trends and Elites PROCESSES Russian Economy in 2024
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