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Kremlin FileActive Measures: Paul Manafort, Kremlin's Man Inside Trump's 2016 CampaignGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-10-2831 min
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 20Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-10-1646 min
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 248 RecqpGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-2532 min
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 245 RecqpGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-2223 min
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 19Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana! Below are the show notes… See you next week!Julie Roginsky and I are excited to announce our Fall 2025 seminar: a 6-week discussion on information warfare, disinformation, and media manipulation—exclusively for our paid subscribers.Starts: Wednesday, September 24 at 3:00 PM ETMeets: Weekly on Wednesdays (Sept 17–Oct 22)Format: ZoomZoom link will be sent separately on Wednesday at 2:30 PM ET. Cut-off for registration is September 24 at 2:00 PM ET.Slides will be emailed the following day…Regist...
2025-09-191h 05
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 241 RecapGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-1820 min
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 240 RecapGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-1716 min
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 239 RecapGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-1628 min
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 18Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana! Below are the show notes… See you next week!Disinfo Series on Zoom Starts Sept 17Julie Roginsky and I are so excited to announce our Fall 2025 seminar: a 6-week discussion on information warfare, disinformation, and media manipulation— exclusively for our paid subscribers.Starts: Wednesday, September 17 at 3:00 PM ETMeets: Weekly on Wednesdays (Sept 17–Oct 22)Format: ZoomZoom link will be sent separately on Wednesday at 2:30 PM ET. Cut-off for registration is September 17 at 2:00 PM ET.Slid...
2025-09-1151 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Trump's War on Americans🎯 Erik Prince's Ukraine Drone GrabErik Prince's appearance in Kyiv seeking control of Ukrainian drone companies isn't just another grift by the Blackwater founder. As Olga Lautman observed on today's Trump Tyranny Tracker, Prince's push into Ukraine's strategic defense assets connects directly to a broader militarization of American governance. While Prince maneuvers to acquire drone technology that Ukraine has refined under fire, Trump considers deploying private contractors in active war zones. Lautman suspects Manafort's involvement, with connections leading back to the Kremlin—this isn't about helping Ukraine but about controlling strategic military assets for darker purpo...
2025-09-0812 min
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 226 RecapGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-0331 min
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 225 RecapGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-09-0223 min
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 220 RecqpGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-2826 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Putin and Trump Discuss Ways To Rig America's Elections As Trump Attempts To Delete Slavery From US HistoryThe synchronized assault on American democracy accelerated today across multiple fronts, from Trump and Putin's coordinated attack on U.S. voting systems to the systematic rewriting of American history at the Smithsonian. These aren't isolated incidents - they're the interlocking pieces of an authoritarian machine being assembled in plain sight.🗳️ Putin and Trump Unite Against American ElectionsThe most alarming development emerged from Alaska, where Trump announced plans to ban mail-in ballots and eliminate voting machines immediately after meeting with Vladimir Putin. This unprecedented alignment between an American president and Russia's dictator on undermining U.S. el...
2025-08-2036 min
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 14Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana! Below are the show notes… See you next week!Show Notes* Trump-Putin MeetTrump’s shady real estate associate Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow yesterday. The Kremlin announced a potential Trump-Putin summit as early as next week, with Trump floating the idea of including Zelenskyy. Earlier today, the White House pushed back, saying no meeting will happen. Regardless, Trump continues buying time for Russia as it escalates its genocidal war. Source: CNN and ABC News for...
2025-08-071h 03
Kremlin FilePax Americana Episode 13Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana! Below are the show notes… See you next week!Show Notes* Julie’s article: Fascism is Here* Trump-Putin: During a Cabinet meeting, Trump criticized Putin’s rhetoric as “a lot of b******t,” dismissed his “very nice” but “meaningless” tone, and announced his intent to supply Ukraine with defensive weapons. This is after Trump ended Congressionally approved weapons shipments, already staged in Poland, last week. Actions speak louder than words. Source: Guardian* State propaganda ordered to scold Trump aft...
2025-07-1055 min
Kremlin FilePax Americana Episode 12Thank you 💛 to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!Show Notes* Julie’s article:* Putin-Trump Call: According to Russian state media, Putin and Trump reaffirmed their interest in joint economic projects, specifically in energy and space. “As part of the exchange of opinions on bilateral matters, mutual interest in implementing a number of promising economic projects was confirmed, in particular in energy and space exploration,” said Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. Source: Russian state media* Pentagon halting promised munitions for Ukraine: The Pentagon, under Trump appointee...
2025-07-061h 20
Kremlin FilePax Americana Episode 11Thank you 💛 to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!Programming Alert: There will be no live episode of Pax Americana on June 12. We will resume our episodes on June 19…Town Hall Alert: Zoom Meeting on June 17 @ 3:00 PM ESTAlso, join our virtual town hall on June 17 for our paid subscribers for an urgent and important conversation. We’ll discuss the path forward, answer your questions, and continue building this strong, informed, and vibrant Pax Americana community. This event is open to all paid subscribers—whether y...
2025-06-061h 07
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 10 RecapThank you 💛 to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!Julie Roginsky and I explored some of the most significant Russia-related developments of the week and their implications for the U.S. and Europe. Also, thank you to everyone who joined Julie and me for yesterday’s AMA on Zoom—it was such a great conversation, and we really enjoyed connecting with everyone. We’ll be hosting these virtual town halls for our paid subscribers a few times each month, with the next one coming up in mid-June. Stay tuned for...
2025-05-291h 19
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 9 RecapThank you 💛 to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!Julie Roginsky and I delved into some of the biggest Russia-related developments this week and how they intersect with the U.S. and Europe. If you missed it, here’s a recap of what we covered:📢 Exclusive Zoom AMA for Paid Subscribers: Trump, Russia & the New GeopoliticsWednesday, May 28, 2025 @2:00 PM ETJoin us for a candid, paid subscriber-only Zoom meet where we’ll break down how Trump is borrowing straight from Putin’s authoritarian playbook—media control, political pers...
2025-05-221h 10
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Putin-Trump Announce Another Hollow Peace Effort As 273 Russian Drones Assault UkraineAll of these stories originate from the Trump Tyranny Tracker - click the button to go to the full report. It’s all free but please consider a paid subscription for Olga’s incredibly hard work.BREAKING NEWS: The much-touted phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin on Monday delivered exactly what seasoned observers expected: flowery statements about "peace" that mask a far more sinister reality on the ground in Ukraine.Just one day before their scheduled two-hour conversation, Russia launched its largest drone attack of the entire war, sending 273 drones into Ukraine, killing a ci...
2025-05-1927 min
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 106 RecapGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-05-0616 min
Kremlin FileTrump Tyranny Tracker Day 103-105 Recap Trump Crypto, Judges, IRS as a Weapon, Trump’s Proud BoysGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-05-0517 min
Kremlin FilePax Americana: This week in Ukraine-Russia NewsProgramming Note: May 2 at 11:00 AM Join us tomorrow for an emergency Substack Live at 11 AM to discuss the insane possibility that a shady real estate developer/Putin asset could be the next National Security Advisor.Thank you 💛 to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!Julie Roginsky and I delved into some of the biggest Russia-related developments this week and how they intersect with the U.S. and Europe. If you missed it, here’s a recap of what we covered:Show Notes* Putin...
2025-05-011h 17
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Trump's Ukrainian SelloutGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-04-241h 24
Kremlin FileSpecial Report: The New Feudalism: Musk, DOGE and the New Technocracy - Live with Olga LautmanGet full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-04-1851 min
Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)Special Report: America's Emerging Surveillance State: How Digital Tyranny Takes Root with Olga LautmanRead Olga’s important piece about what Elon Musk is doing with all our data.Olga is a true legend and a hero for her work in confronting authoritarianism and defending democracy. You can support her work by signing up for a paid subscription here.You can read my series The New Feudalism here Read Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here, and Part 4 here. The 50501 marches are happening this Saturday - find out more here. The Playbook of Autocracy Unfolds Before Our EyesIn a special live event wi...
2025-04-1851 min
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 5 RecapThank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!Julie Roginsky and I delved into some of the biggest Russia-related developments this week and how they intersect with the U.S. and Europe. If you missed it, here’s a recap of what we covered:Show Notes* ‘We are all afraid’: Murkowski says fear of retaliation from Trump administration is ‘real’— Sen. Lisa Murkowski said a fear of retaliation from Trump is rising to levels she’s not seen before, acknowledging this week that it is so perva...
2025-04-171h 18
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 4 RecapThank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!Julie Roginsky and I delved into some of the biggest Russia-related developments this week and how they intersect with the U.S. and Europe. If you missed it, here’s a recap of what we covered:Show Notes* No Tariffs on Russia — Trump’s tariffs spared Russia despite 2024 trade of $3.5 billion. Meanwhile, Ukraine, a key U.S. ally under a genocidal assault, faces tariffs on steel and other goods, highlighting where Trump’s loyalties lie. Source: Newsweek* Pentagon...
2025-04-101h 29
FiveStack with Dean Blundell & Zev ShalevFiveStack Friday: Trump Tariffs Wipe Out $6.4 T - Laura Loomer's Purge - Kiril Dmitriev in America Plus Olga Lautman Shares Her Story Top 5 Stories from FiveStack (April 4, 2025)* NSC/NSA Firings (#1 Story): Laura Loomer visited the White House and reportedly provided a "hit list" that led to the removal of 10 senior National Security Council officials and the head of the NSA (a four-star general). This was viewed as seriously compromising US national security capabilities, especially regarding Ukraine.* Trump's Tariffs (#5 Story): Trump announced widespread tariffs against numerous countries (excluding Russia), wiping out $6.4 trillion in market value. The hosts discussed the seemingly irrational nature of these tariffs, which even targeted territories with US military bases and "penguin islands."...
2025-04-051h 02
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 3 RecapThank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!Julie Roginsky and I delved into some of the biggest Russia-related developments this week and how they intersect with the U.S. and Europe. If you missed it, here’s a recap of what we covered:Show Notes* Ukrainian children — Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the State Department preserved a critical database documenting the mass kidnappings of Ukrainian children by Russia—data lawmakers feared was deleted after Trump defunded the Yale-led program tracking the kidnappings. Russia has ki...
2025-04-031h 07
Kremlin FileFiveStack: Top Five StoriesThank you Katherine Cooper, Linda Weide, Kathryn Clancy, The Sassy Soup Spoon, Deborah Cox, and many others for tuning into my live video with Zev Shalev! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-2858 min
Gaslit NationUnpacking SignalGate with Olga Lautman - TEASERIn this week's Gaslit Nation bonus show, we're joined by Olga Lautman, an expert on the Russian mafia. Her Substack, Trump Tyranny Tracker, is a vital resource documenting Trump's war against America, and the global war of fascism vs. democracy. Olga made headlines recently by exposing connections between Trump's National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, and Russia, connected to SignalGate. (We call it the Kremlin Klown Kar for a reason!) Olga breaks down the implications of SignalGate and Trump's Putin-backed war against our democracy. We also discuss a disturbing trend: an anti-war...
2025-03-2831 minGaslit NationUnpacking SignalGate with Olga Lautman - TEASERIn this week's Gaslit Nation bonus show, we're joined by Olga Lautman, an expert on the Russian mafia. Her Substack, Trump Tyranny Tracker, is a vital resource documenting Trump's war against America, and the global war of fascism vs. democracy. Olga made headlines recently by exposing connections between Trump's National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, and Russia, connected to SignalGate. (We call it the Kremlin Klown Kar for a reason!) Olga breaks down the implications of SignalGate and Trump's Putin-backed war against our democracy. We also discuss a disturbing trend: an anti-war...
2025-03-2831 min
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 2 RecapEpisode 2 Recap: Pax Americana with Julie RoginskyThank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!Julie Roginsky and I delved into some of the biggest Russia-related developments this week and how they intersect with the U.S. and Europe. If you missed it, here’s a recap of what we covered:Show Notes* American soldiers missing in Lithuania — Four U.S. soldiers went missing during a training mission near Lithuania’s border with Belarus—a serious incident raising immediate security concerns. When asked by reporters Wednesda...
2025-03-2756 min
Kremlin FileFiveStackThank you The Truth Factor, Bob Lewis, Canary, Adam Cheklat, Anne Kepplinger, and many others for tuning into my live video with Zev Shalev and Dean Blundell! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-221h 05
Kremlin FilePax Americana: Episode 1 RecapEpisode 1 Recap: Pax Americana with Julie RoginskyThank you to everyone who tuned in for the first episode of Pax Americana! Julie Roginsky and I broke down some of the biggest Russia-related developments this week and how they intersect with the U.S. and Europe. If you missed it, here’s a recap of what we covered:Show Notes* Trump-Putin Call – A sham “peace” discussion timed with the anniversary of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea. Instead of pushing for an actual end to the war, Trump is helping Putin reestablish economic t...
2025-03-201h 14
The Salty LiveMy Live Chat with Olga LautmanThank you Canary, Gerry Manning, Renée Paternoster, Earl Brownlee, Ottalie, and many others for tuning into my live video with Olga Lautman! Join me for my next live video in the app and please follow Olga’s Trump Tyranny Tracker for your daily dose of the horrors being foisted on us. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltypolitics.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-131h 04
Kremlin FileTrump’s Propaganda RecapThank you DD., DC, Max P., Helinka, Sara Bothsidesnow, and many others for tuning into my live video with Zev Shalev! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-0540 min
Kremlin FileThe Latest on U.S.-UkraineThank you Ramona Grigg, Brian Tanguay, Steve Lubetkin, JBO, Sheri Handel, and many others for tuning into my live video with Zev Shalev! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-0135 min
The Salty LiveLive with Olga Lautman!Thank you Evelyn, Vila Mundi, Craig Unger, Kimberly Donovan - #NoKings, KimMH, and so many more of you for tuning into my live video with Olga Lautman! I could have spent another hour talking Russia and Trump with Olga, so we will have to do it again soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this episode.Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltypolitics.substack.com/subscribe
2025-02-271h 25
Kremlin FileLive Recap with Julie Roginsky and Olga Lautman!Thank you Evelyn, David Phinney, Vila Mundi, Craig Unger, Laura Grossman, and many others for tuning into my live video with Julie Roginsky! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-02-271h 25
Kremlin FileBreaking: Trump Caves In Ukraine DealThank you J Dziak, Olena Kryzhanivska, Brian Tanguay, Gigi Tierney, Vila Mundi, and many others for tuning into my live video with Zev Shalev! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2025-02-2743 minGaslit NationTEASER - Trump Ushers in the Chinese CenturyWhat's the easiest way for dictator Xi Jinping of China to invade Taiwan? Bribe the President of the United States! Trump's loyalty lies in enriching himself and his family, all thanks to the highest bidder – including China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and others. As China shows more signs of preparing to invade Taiwan, Musk's Twitter is normalizing this very idea. Andrea and Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman discuss this and more, including Trump and Melania's meme coin cash grab, in this week's Gaslit Nation bonus show. We also cover ways to fight back, even if things seem to spiral out of...
2025-01-2431 minGaslit NationTEASER - Trump Ushers in the Chinese CenturyWhat's the easiest way for dictator Xi Jinping of China to invade Taiwan? Bribe the President of the United States! Trump's loyalty lies in enriching himself and his family, all thanks to the highest bidder – including China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and others. As China shows more signs of preparing to invade Taiwan, Musk's Twitter is normalizing this very idea. Andrea and Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman discuss this and more, including Trump and Melania's meme coin cash grab, in this week's Gaslit Nation bonus show. We also cover ways to fight back, even if things seem to spiral out of...
2025-01-2431 minGaslit NationTrump is Putin 2.0: Where Does That Leave Putin?Trump used and discarded the powerful Fred Trump daddy figures who helped him rise to power: infamous lawyer Roy Cohn, whom he abandoned as Cohn was dying of AIDS; Fox News kingmaker Roger Ailes, forced out over sexual harassment allegations; and, possibly, Vladimir Putin. The Russians invested decades of financial and other support into Trump and his family, as Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman explains on this week's Gaslit Nation. But now, with American oligarchs, unlimited money, immunity granted by the illegitimate Supreme Court, pardon power, and a mainstream media eager to please, Trump has everything Putin could only...
2025-01-2252 minGaslit NationTrump is Putin 2.0: Where Does That Leave Putin?Trump used and discarded the powerful Fred Trump daddy figures who helped him rise to power: infamous lawyer Roy Cohn, whom he abandoned as Cohn was dying of AIDS; Fox News kingmaker Roger Ailes, forced out over sexual harassment allegations; and, possibly, Vladimir Putin. The Russians invested decades of financial and other support into Trump and his family, as Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman explains on this week's Gaslit Nation. But now, with American oligarchs, unlimited money, immunity granted by the illegitimate Supreme Court, pardon power, and a mainstream media eager to please, Trump has everything Putin could only...
2025-01-2252 min
Burn the BoatsOlga Lautman: The Fall of PutinRussian politics expert Olga Lautman discusses Russia’s failure to defeat Ukraine, the instability of the Russian political system, and more.Olga is a researcher and analyst who has been monitoring Russian and Ukrainian internal politics for years. She’s a Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, and the co-host of the Kremlin File, a podcast that details the rise of Putin and the spread of authoritarianism across the globe, including the Trump White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-01-2446 min
Kremlin FileInsurrection & Conspiracy against the 2020 election (Frank Figliuzzi)Frank Figliuzzi joins Olga and Mo to provide his analysis of the January 6th committee hearings. Frank Figliuzzi was the assistant director for counterintelligence at the FBI, where he served 25 years as a special agent and directed all espionage investigations across the government. He’s now a national security contributor and regular columnist for NBC News and MSNBC, the author of “The FBI Way: Inside the Bureau’s Code of Excellence”, and the host of the podcast “The Bureau with Frank Figliuzzi.” https://twitter.com/FrankFigliuzzi1 https://frankfigliuzzi.com/ Get full access to Russia's War on Democracy at...
2022-06-2341 min
Kremlin FileRussia's Weaponization of Hunger (Edward Lucas)Olga and Mo welcome back Edward Lucas to discuss how Vladimir Putin weaponizes food shortages and hunger to leverage support against Ukraine. Edward Lucas is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). He was formerly a senior editor at The Economist. Lucas has covered Central and Eastern European affairs since 1986, writing, broadcasting, and speaking on the politics, economics, and security of the region. He is the author of five books: The New Cold War (2008, revised and republished in 2014); Deception (2011); The Snowden Operation (2014), Cyberphobia (2015), and Spycraft Rebooted: How Technology is Changing Espionage (2018). Edw...
2022-06-2033 min
Kremlin FileRussia’s Weaponization of Energy (Benjamin Schmitt)Olga and Mo are joined by Dr. Benjamin Schmitt to discuss the Kremlin’s weaponization of energy and the proper response from NATO. Dr. Benjamin L. Schmitt is a former State Department official, Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), and Research Fellow at Harvard University. For years, Ben has spoken out against Nord Stream 2 (the gas pipeline expansion project from Russia to Germany) and warned of the threat to Europe’s energy security. https://twitter.com/BLSchmitt https://cepa.org/our-people/benjamin-schmitt/ Get full access to Russia's War on Democr...
2022-06-151h 01
Kremlin FileBest Of: Ukraine, Putin’s Testing Ground (Daria Kaleniuk & Paul Niland)Originally aired September 2nd, 2021Olga and Mo are joined by Paul Niland and Daria Kaleniuk to continue their exploration of hybrid warfare. They discuss how Ukraine became the testing ground for Putin’s campaign against the west, only to emerge as the standard-bearer in the fight against corruption. Daria Kaleniuk is co-founder and executive director of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, a powerful national organization that has shaped Ukraine's anti-corruption legislation and efforts. Daria's organization ensured that Ukraine’s newly elected parliament designed strong anti-corruption legislation, including the laws on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, the specia...
2022-06-0440 min
Kremlin FileWhy Ukraine Must Win (David Kramer)Olga and Mo are joined again by David Kramer as they consider the wider security and humanitarian implications should Russia's war of aggression continue and expand to other areas of the region, including Moldova, Transnistria, and Georgia. David J. Kramer is the Bradford M. Freeman managing director for global policy at the George W. Bush Institute and served as assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labor in the George W. Bush administration.AG1 Sponsor Promo: https://athleticgreens.com/kremlinfile Get full access to Russia's War on Democracy at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-06-0449 min
Kremlin FileRussia’s failing military strategy (Alexander Vindman)Olga and Mo are joined by retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman to discuss Ukraine as the defenders of democracy and Russia’s failing military strategy.As a child, Vindman was born to Jewish parents in Ukraine (former Soviet Ukraine) before emigrating to Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood. The former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council found himself at the center of a firestorm for his decision to report the infamous phone call that led to President Donald Trump’s impeachment. He was appointed as the Pritzker Military Foundation's first Pritzker Military Fellow...
2022-05-2258 min
Kremlin FileWill Putin go Nuclear? (Joe Cirincione)Olga and Mo welcome on the pod a leading expert in nuclear conflict resolution, Joseph Cirincione. Most Americans have not thought much about doomsday weapons since the end of the Cold War, but now it’s time we all come to terms with the nuclear risks of Putin’s war in Ukraine.Joseph Cirincione is a distinguished fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft in Washington, D.C. He previously served for over 12 years as the president of the Ploughshares Fund with a focus on nuclear nonproliferation and conflict resolution. https://twitter.com/Cirincione http...
2022-05-2252 min
Kremlin FileThe Threat to Russia’s NATO Neighbors (Daniel Fried)Olga and Mo are joined by veteran diplomat and former ambassador of Poland, Daniel Fried, who currently serves as a distinguished fellow with the Atlantic Council. In the course of his forty-year Foreign Service career, Ambassador Fried played a key role in designing and implementing American policy in Europe after the fall of the Soviet Union. As Special Assistant and NSC Senior Director for Presidents Clinton and Bush, Ambassador to Poland, and Assistant Secretary for Europe, he helped craft the policy of NATO enlargement to Central European nations and, in parallel, NATO-Russia relations. Twitter: @AmbDanFried Sponsor Promotion...
2022-05-0949 min
Kremlin FileWhy the war is bigger than Putin (Karine Orlova)What do Russians think about Putin’s war? Karine Orlova returns to Kremlin File to discuss the sentiment inside Russia against Putin’s latest war crimes campaign. Karine Orlova is a Russian journalist in exile, former contributing writer for The American Interest magazine, and former correspondent for Echo of Moscow, which was cut off air and shut down after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. https://twitter.com/OrlovaKarinehttps://substack.com/profile/88924046-karineorlova Sponsor Deal: https://athleticgreens.com/kremlinfile Get full access to Russia's War on Democracy at olgalautman.substack.com/subscrib
2022-04-2845 min
Kremlin FilePutin's Purge with Andrei SoldatovOlga and Mo are joined by Andrei Soldatov, an investigative journalist and watchdog of the Russian secret services’ activities. With Putin lashing out on the world stage and purging the ranks, Andrei shares his POV on Russia's failure in Ukraine and who is to blame.Andrei Soldatov is a Russian investigative journalist, co-founder of Agentura.ru, a watchdog of the Russian secret services’ activities. He’s been covering security services and terrorism since 1999. He is co-author with Irina Borogan of The New Nobility: The Restoration of Russia’s Security State and the Enduring Legacy of the KGB (PublicAffairs, 2010), The Red We...
2022-04-2255 min
Kremlin FileGoverning during wartime (Inna Sovsun, Ukraine MP)Inna Sovsun joins Olga and Mo to discuss how she and other MPs and Ukrainian citizens are facing the realities of Russia’s assault and war crimes. Inna is a Member of the Parliament of Ukraine, and she shares a very personal account from a position of leadership in a country under siege. Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/InnaSovsun Get full access to Russia's War on Democracy at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-04-1455 min
Kremlin FileUkraine's Scarred History with Andrea ChalupaOlga and Mo are joined by Andrea Chalupa - a journalist, filmmaker, and co-host of the excellent podcast GASLIT NATION.Andrea is also a founder of DigitalMaidan, an online movement that made the Ukrainian protests the #1 trending topic on Twitter worldwide at a time when the mainstream media was obsessing over Justin Bieber’s arrest in Miami. https://twitter.com/AndreaChalupa http://www.andreachalupa.com/ https://twitter.com/Gaslitnation/http://www.samuelgoldwynfilms.com/mr-jones/ Get full access to Russia's War on Democracy at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-04-0747 min
Kremlin FileOperation Cyber Front Z (Jack Bryan)Olga and Mo are joined by Kremlin File producer Jack Bryan to detail how Russia’s recently launched disinformation troll farm is targeting Ukraine and their place in Russian Hybrid warfare.For further reading, please check out co-host Olga Lautman’s substack article: Get full access to Russia's War on Democracy at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-03-3144 min
Burn the BoatsUkraine Report #6: Russian Politics with Olga LautmanOlga Lautman is a researcher and analyst who has been monitoring Russian and Ukrainian internal politics for years. She’s a Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, and the co-host of the Kremlin File, a podcast that details the rise of Putin and the spread of authoritarianism across the globe, including the Trump White House.You can Olga on Twitter @OlgaNYC1211, and make sure to check out her podcast, Kremile File. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-2958 min
Kremlin FileTransatlantic Alliance Stands Up to Putin (Dr. Alina Polyakova)Olga and Mo are joined by Dr. Alina Polyakova of CEPA to discuss how the Transatlantic Alliance is standing up to Putin’s brutal assault on Ukraine.Dr. Polyakova heads up the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) and is a recognized expert on transatlantic relations, European security, Russian foreign policy, digital authoritarianism, and populism in democracies.https://twitter.com/apolyakova https://cepa.org/ Get full access to Russia's War on Democracy at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-03-2447 min
Kremlin FileRussia’s Shifting Military Tactics (ret. Major General Paul Eaton)Olga and Mo are joined by retired Major General Paul Eaton who discusses Russia’s shift in military tactics as they continue their assault on Ukraine. Russia is taking heavy military losses and are now targeting civilians. Paul D. Eaton is the Director of VetVoiceFoundation and advisor to VoteVets.https://twitter.com/PaulDEaton52 Get full access to Russia's War on Democracy at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-03-224h 27
Politics + Media 101Inside Putin’s Inner Circle with Olga Lautman of CEPAA live audience interviews Olga Lautman of the Center for European Policy Analysis on what it's really like inside Putin's inner circle, how events in Ukraine are playing out in the Kremlin, Russian active measures abroad, and more.Find more (including how to join us live) at PM101.live or on Twitter at @PoliticsNMedia.Subscribe, rate, and review if you like what you hear.Join our e-mail list for "best of" delivered directly to your inbox, twice per month, at PM101.live
2022-03-2137 min
Kremlin FileUkraine’s War on Disinformation (Yevhen Fedchenko)Olga and Mo are joined by Yevhen Fedchenko - a Ukrainian pioneer in combating disinformation and co-founder of StopFake.org. Since 2014, StopFake has debunked over 4,000 Russian fake videos and news stories, and his team trains people from all over the world on debunking disinformation and investigating influence campaigns. https://www.stopfake.org/ https://twitter.com/yevhenfedchenkoSponsor Link: https://masterworks.art/kremlinfile Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-03-173h 22
A Republic, If You Can Keep ItPutin’s War (Guest: Kremlinologist Olga Lautman)There's plenty going on in Michigan politics. Jeff and Mark offer their takes on the apparent domination of Donald Trump in Michigan politics, and the massive field of Democratic candidates in the Detroit-based 13th congressional district.
In our second segment, our focus shifts to Putin's vicious war on Ukraine. Joining the conversation is one of the nation's leading experts on the opaque world of the Putin dictatorship, Olga Lautman.
Lautman is a Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. She is also the creator and co-host of Kremlin File podcast series, which features expert discussions on the...
2022-03-1648 min
Kremlin FileUkrainians Document Russian War Crimes (Maria Avdeeva)Maria Avdeeva, a Ukrainian disinformation and national security expert, joins us from the ground in Kharkiv where she’s documenting the truth about the Russian invasion.https://twitter.com/maria_avdv Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-03-145h 30
Kremlin FileDay 14 into Putin’s Brutal Assault on UkraineOlga and Mo assess the evolving landscape of Ukraine’s battle for survival in the face of Putin’s brutal campaign. Recommendations to send financial support:Support for the War Effort: https://bank.gov.ua/en/about/support-the-armed-forcesSupport mental health with Lifeline Ukraine: https://lifelineukraine.com/en Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-03-1011h 16
It's ComplicatedInvasion of Ukraine: What More Can Be Done? (with Olga Lautman)Renato and Patti discussed Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. They were joined by Olga Lautman, Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis.Thanks Magic Mind! Go to magicmind.co/ONTOPIC and use code ONTOPIC at checkout for 20% off.Thanks, BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ontopic,
Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Its.Complicated/ Follow Asha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshaRangappa_Asha's Substack: https://asharangappa.substack.com/Follow Renato on Twitter: https...
2022-03-081h 02
Kremlin FileDangers of Autocracy (w/ Ruth Ben-Ghiat)Olga and Mo are joined by Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an NYU professor and scholar on fascism and authoritarian leaders. Her articles are published in national and international media outlets with a column on CNN. Her latest book, "Strongmen: From Mussolini to the Present," examines how illiberal leaders use corruption, violence, propaganda, and machismo to stay in power, and how resistance to them has unfolded over a century.Ruth's Lucid Substack: https://lucid.substack.com/p/welcome-to-lucid?s=r Ruth's website: https://ruthbenghiat.com/ Get full access to Unmasking Russia at o...
2022-03-0312h 08
Boom! We Broke It, Let's Fix It.Olga Lautman: Bad actors are attacking democracy using hybrid warfare. It’s time we fought back.In this timely episode, Olga Lautman discusses the many way that Russian disinformation and division campaign's are impacting western society, and the surprising solution that she believes can turn the tables.
2022-03-021h 10
Kremlin FileRussia invades UkraineOlga and Mo discuss Putin’s escalating military and propaganda campaign against Ukraine and the implications for the Western world. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-02-246h 06
Kremlin FileVladimir PUTSCHtin: January 6th and how Russia advances revolutionOlga and Mo begin to peel back the Russian layers behind January 6th.Sponsor Link: masterworks.art/kremlinfile Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-02-175h 21
Kremlin FileH.K. Roy’s KGB File on Agent OrangeOlga and Mo are joined by H.K. Roy, who was a staff CIA Operations Officer (aka Case Officer) for thirteen years, serving in Latin America and in all regions of the former Yugoslavia. Roy discusses his book, AMERICAN SPY: WRY REFLECTIONS ON MY LIFE IN THE CIA - a candid and darkly witty memoir recounts an exhilarating life and a few close brushes with death - and his work of fiction, KGB FILE ON AGENT ORANGE.Since resigning from CIA, H.K. Roy has continued to support the global national security mission in Iraq...
2022-02-1012h 32
Kremlin FileUkraine & Putin’s Soviet AmbitionsIn a special episode on Ukraine, Olga and Mo cut to the heart of Putin’s escalating threat to Ukraine. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2022-02-039h 41
Kremlin FileWhat Mueller Left Out (Craig Unger)Olga and Mo are joined by Craig Unger, New York Times best selling author of “American Kompromat."Craig Unger is the author of five books on the Republican Party’s assault on democracy, including the New York Times bestsellers American Kompromat; House of Bush, House of Saud; and House of Trump, House of Putin. For fifteen years he was a contributing editor for Vanity Fair, where he covered national security, the Middle East, and other political issues. A frequent analyst on MSNBC and other broadcast outlets, he was a longtime staffer at New York Magazine, has...
2022-01-274h 06
Kremlin FileMalcolm Nance & the Plots to Destroy Democracy (US Edition)Olga and Mo are joined by New York Times bestselling author and expert on extremism Malcolm Nance, who was one of the first to sound the alarm in 2016 on Russia’s attack on our election. We explore the 2016 election, why Russia chose Trump, the dangers posed to our law enforcement and intelligence agencies under Trump, and the US foreign policy that mirrored the Kremlin’s demands. Malcolm also provides a sneak peek of his upcoming release, "They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency” and a new set of warnings.
2022-01-208h 12
Kremlin FileRussia & the Far RightAnton Shekhovtsov, author of "Tango Noir: Russia and Western Far Right," talks with Olga and Mo about the birth of the far right and extremist parties in Europe from the ashes of the Second World War and how they have evolved to today. Whether it's dealing with Europe or the US, Putin has adopted his strategies to wield influence and power over mainstream and extremist parties, protest and separatist movements to achieve his endgame.Twitter: @A_SHEKH0VTS0V Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2021-12-236h 18
Kremlin FileThe Italian Connection (Jacopo Iacoboni)Mo and Olga are joined by Jacopo Iacoboni to explore the effects of Russian operations in Italy and what they can tell us about Putin’s global plans. A country whose former prime minister is one of Putin's closest friends and where Steve Bannon wanted to run a right wing school - Italy acts as a middle ground between east and west.Jacopo Iacoboni is an Italian investigative journalist who has published for various Italian and international publications including the New York Times and the Guardian. He is the author of books on Italian politics, incl...
2021-12-162h 48
Kremlin FileThe Path to Autocracy Through State Houses (David Pepper)David Pepper, the recent chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, joins Mo and Olga to talk about the greatest dangers to American democracy today and how everyone from elected officials to everyday citizens can fight back. David authored the 2021 best seller “Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake Up Call From Behind the Lines.” Guest Twitter: @DavidPepperOlga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarraKremlinFile.comMeidas Media + bunker crew Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/su...
2021-12-092h 35
Kremlin FileDemocracy's Front Line (Toomas Hendrik Ilves & Nicolas Tenzer)As tensions mount with Russia on European borders, Olga and Mo talk to former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves and French Foreign Policy Expert Nicolas Tenzer to unpack what is happening and what the response should be to the blatant Kremlin aggression seen in Ukraine.Find our guests on Twitter:@IlvesToomas@NTenzerOlga & Mo on Twitter:@OlgaNYC1211@MoniqueCamarraFind out more on our website: KremlinFile.com Get full...
2021-12-025h 54
Kremlin FileNATO and the Accelerating European CrisisOlga and Mo host an emergency episode to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis on the Belarus border. This orchestrated crisis created by Lukashenko and Putin is an attempt to destabilize Europe. Olga and Mo are joined by LTG (Ret.) Ben Hodges who served for 38 years in the U.S. Army and worked alongside NATO forces against conventional and hybrid threats to discuss the ongoing crisis. The three break down what is going on and consider the potential responses by the EU and NATO.Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges holds the Pershing...
2021-11-1811h 23
Kremlin FileThe American Militia ThreatJohn Foley, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and career Intelligence Officer, joins Olga and Mo to discuss how the Kremlin has strategically targets the far-right “Patriot” Movement, a community with strong ties to the U.S. military. Foley explains how Russian cyber actors have used asymmetrical warfare tactics to destabilize the U.S. military and its veterans through these movements. As a veteran, he understands these men and women and how dangerous these Russian-influenced “patriot” groups have become.Foley's Twitter: @FoleyCOhd14Foley's Newsletter: https://john988.substack.com/K...
2021-11-112h 04
Kremlin FileCan We Learn From Our Dark Past with Russia? (David Kramer)David Kramer, who served eight years in the U.S. Department of State during the George W. Bush administration, joins Olga and Mo to take a look back at our tumultuous relationship with Russia. Kramer gives his insight on how the Biden Administration can move forward with Russia. What will it take? More understanding? More backbone? Listen to find out!KremlinFile.comOlga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarraWatch Episodes on MeidasTouch’s YoutubeMeidas Media + bunker crew
2021-11-042h 23
Kremlin FileThe Case of the Missing Tennis Shoe and Other Spooky StoriesIn celebration of Halloween (Putin’s least favorite holiday), each guest from Spooky October returns to share their spookiest spy story from life undercover in the CIA. From hiding in cow poop to KGB break-ins, buckle up with Olga and Mo for a haunted hay ride down memory lane with @burgessct, @StephChartell, @john_sipher, and @StevenLHall1. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2021-10-284h 15
Kremlin FileI Spy: Undercover in Putin’s RussiaOn our third episode of Spooky October, Olga and Mo talk with former intelligence officers Steven Hall and John Sipher. Both served long careers at the CIA, leading and managing intelligence operations abroad. Having served for years in Moscow, Steve and John give their unique perspective on US-Russia relations, covering everything from the cold war to Russia’s disinformation campaigns today. Steven Hall's Twitter: @StevenLHall1 John Sipher's Twitter: @john_sipher Olga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarraWatch Episodes on Meid...
2021-10-217h 50
Kremlin FileHomegrown Terror (Stephanie Hartell)On our second episode of Spooky October, Olga and Mo interview Stephanie Hartell, the former Chief of CIA’s Counterterrorism Center’s Technical Targeting Group. Stephanie discusses the rise of extremism in America and the eerie similarities between January 6 and what she saw abroad serving in authoritarian countries. Find our guest on Twitter: @StephCHartellKremlinFile.comStream on MeidasTouch Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2021-10-1411h 30
Kremlin FileYear of the SpyThis October, we will be exclusively interviewing spies to hear about their fascinating, and sometimes spooky lives as undercover agents. Our first guest is Christopher Burgess, the 30+ year veteran of the CIA, who was stationed in the Soviet Union during the Cold War at a time when spies on both sides were selling information to their country’s enemies. BIO:Christopher Burgess is a 30+ year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency and the recipient of the agency’s Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. He has appeared on CNN...
2021-10-078h 57
Kremlin FileInfluence OperationsWe’ve touched on spies but never before have we discussed Kremlin spy operations like this. Edward Lucas joins Olga and Mo to discuss how and why Russian intelligence operations pose a unique danger to democracy. Edward Lucas is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). He was formerly a senior editor at The Economist. Lucas has covered Central and Eastern European affairs since 1986, writing, broadcasting, and speaking on the politics, economics, and security of the region. He is the author of four books: The New Cold War (2008, newly revised and r...
2021-09-305h 43
Kremlin FileLukashenko: Crisis in BelarusBelarus has drawn international condemnation in recent months for President Lukashenko’s horrid human rights abuses and callous rule. Mo and Olga speak with expert journalist and CEPA fellow, Tadeusz Giczan, to discuss Lukashenko’s brutal regime, the recent events in Belarus, and Tadeusz’s experience on the ground fighting.Tadeusz's Twitter: @TadeuszGiczanKremlinFile.comOlga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarraMeidas Media + bunker crew Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2021-09-232h 38
Kremlin FileDying for DemocracyWith the Russian Duma Elections being held this Sunday, September 19, Olga and Mo wanted to do a special episode. Instead of giving attention to the corrupt, rigged election process in Russia, the hosts decided to use this episode to honor fallen activists and journalists who have been killed trying to stop corruption in Russia and expose truth. They are joined by prominent Russian reporter, Karina Orlova, who was forced to flee her home in Russia after receiving death threats. Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2021-09-1612h 27
Kremlin FileSpies, Lies, and PoisonOlga and Mo are joined by Mark Krutov and Mike Eckel to spill the (polonium) tea on the various Russian intelligence services and their respective operations from hacking to poisoning…Mark Krutov’s Twitter: @kromark Mike Eckel’s Twitter: @Mike_Eckel Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2021-09-099h 33
Kremlin FileUkraine, Putin’s Testing GroundOlga and Mo are joined by Paul Niland and Daria Kaleniuk to continue their exploration of hybrid warfare. They discuss how Ukraine became the testing ground for Putin’s campaign against the west, only to emerge as the standard-bearer in the fight against corruption. Daria Kaleniuk is co-founder and executive director of the Anti-Corruption Action Center, a powerful national organization that has shaped Ukraine's anti-corruption legislation and efforts. Daria's organization ensured that Ukraine’s newly elected parliament designed strong anti-corruption legislation, including the laws on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, the special anti-c...
2021-09-0212h 16
Kremlin FileHybrid Warfare: How to Blur the LinesWhat do explosions in the Czech Republic, a Bulgarian arms dealer, and fascist memes in Ukraine have in common? Let's find out!Mo and Olga are joined by Heather Conley and Jakub Janda to discuss the clear and present dangers of Russian hybrid warfare in eastern Europe.Heather’s Kremlin Playbook: https://bnkr.la/CSIS-KremlinPlaybook2Jakub’s Twitter: @_JakubJandaOlga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211 Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarra KremlinFile.com MeidasTouch + bunker crew
2021-08-261h 24
Kremlin FileBill Browder, Putin's Enemy No. 1Olga and Mo welcome Bill Browder, who shares the story of Sergei Magnitsky’s murder, his vow for justice against the Kremlin, and his rise to the top of Putin's kill list.Bill’s Twitter: @Billbrowder Bill’s Website: www.billbrowder.com Olga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211 Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarra @KremlinFileKremlinFile.com Meidas Media + bunker crew Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscri
2021-08-192h 50
Kremlin FileYuri Felshtinsky, KGB NationOlga and Mo are joined by one of Putin’s Most Wanted, Yuri Felshtinsky, who co-authored the book "Blowing Up Russia" with Alexander Litvinenko - the former Lieutenant Colonel in the FSB who was poisoned with radioactive polonium in London in 2006. Yuri peels back the layers of Putin and the Russian Secret Service, exposing the nature of the KGB and their campaign to defeat the democratic world. But first, Olga and Mo discuss the current situation unfolding in Belarus, with Olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya forced to seek asylum in Poland, and the murder of dissident Vi...
2021-08-123h 32
Kremlin FileMasha Gessen, the Rise of PutinOlga and Mo journey back to the 90’s with Russian-born journalist Masha Gessen who describes their odd introduction to Vladimir Putin by way of Saint Petersburg and beyond.https://www.KremlinFile.comMasha's twitter: @mashagessenOlga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarraMeidas Media + bunker crew Get full access to Unmasking Russia at olgalautman.substack.com/subscribe
2021-08-057h 11
Kremlin FileTrailerMeidasTouch presents: KREMLIN FILEHosted by renowned researcher Olga Lautman and political activist Monique Camarra, KREMLIN FILE takes audiences on a riveting journey through the rise of Putin and the spread of authoritarianism across the globe and into the Trump White House. Featuring interviews with Masha Gessen, Yuri Felshtinsky, Bill Browder, and Craig Unger, Season One dives head first into Putin’s Russia and their ongoing active measures campaign around the world.Olga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211 Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarra @KremlinFile
2021-07-083h 17
Coffee Talk PoliticsPutin-Trump-Navalny with Olga LautmanSuper intriguing episode…0lga Lautman is an expert on Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe.In her investigations she has documented the long-standing relationship between Trump and Putin & his oligarchs and in this episode gives us further information on Putin’s objectives and tactics that he has been using for years in the States and the EU.We also touch on the Navalny affair and life in Russia today, which underpins the state of malaise and protests across the country: Covid, an economic downturn and stagnation are the triggers for sustained demonstrations. What does...
2021-02-2051 min