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After U.S. Strikes On Syria, The Gloves Come Off In Moscow

Published April 7, 2017 in NPR Leave a comment

“The real estate billionaire has repeated the deplorable experience of his predecessors,” the Russian government newspaper said.

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Hopes Are High In Russia For Improved Relations With U.S. ‘Pragmatic Partners’

Published February 2, 2017 in NPR Leave a comment

“Trump will not be an easy partner,” said Konstantin Kosachyov. “But we do not seek easy partners, we seek pragmatic partners, and I believe we have a chance.”

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How To Salvage U.S.-Russia Relations: One Expert’s Take

Published January 18, 2017 in NPR Leave a comment

“The demonization of Putin is a reflection of our declining confidence,” said Thomas Graham. “He’s pursuing Russian interests, not running world affairs.”

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Trump Disciples Suddenly Showing Up In Russia

Published December 14, 2016 in NPR Leave a comment

“Trump doesn’t have to abide by the Obama foreign policy,” Jack Kingston said. “That gives him a fresh start.”

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Putin’s War on Young People

If Russia is ever to become a country that seeks peace with its neighbors and respects the rights of its own citizens, then such a future depends on Russia’s young people.

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About Lucian

Based in Berlin and Moscow, I reported from the former Soviet empire for 25 years for NPR, Reuters, Slate, Bloomberg, and others. My first book, Putin’s Revenge: Why Russia Invaded Ukraine, is now available from Columbia University Press.

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