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The View From Moscow On The Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Published November 27, 2019 in NPR Leave a comment

“Thank God nobody is accusing us anymore of interfering in U.S. elections,” Putin said. “They’re accusing Ukraine. Let them sort this out among themselves.”

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How Ukraine Got Tangled Up In A Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Published September 27, 2019 in NPR Leave a comment

“Giuliani thought Lutsenko would play for Trump’s team. But Lutsenko was playing for his own team. If Trump gets impeached, he can blame Lutsenko.”

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What To Know About The Ukrainian Company At The Heart Of Trump’s Biden Allegations

Published October 4, 2019 in NPR Leave a comment

“It’s more about ethics. If the son of a politician receives payments from a company for whatever reason, there’s always a conflict of interests.”

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After Trump Call, Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Gambles On Russia Peace Push Without U.S. Help

Published October 10, 2019 in NPR Leave a comment

“We don’t think of Trump as an ally,” says Alyona Getmanchuk. “At best, he could be a referee; at worst, he could create more and more obstacles.”

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A Comedian Plays Ukraine’s President On TV. Will He Become One In Real Life?

Published March 30, 2019 in NPR Leave a comment

“Every Ukrainian has his own idea of who Zelenskiy is. He’s giving an opportunity to imagine the best presidential candidate ever. That’s why he’s so popular here.”

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Why The Crisis Between Ukraine And Russia Has Taken To The Sea

Published November 28, 2018 in NPR Leave a comment

Ukraine’s biggest problem in its struggle with its giant neighbor is keeping the world’s attention — especially that of the United States.

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A New Law In Latvia Aims To Preserve National Language By Limiting Russian In Schools

Published October 28, 2018 in NPR Leave a comment

“It’s a miracle Latvian survived as a language,” said Andis Kudors. “Latvians are sensitive because language is the main feature of our national identity.”

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Now A Museum, This USSR Submarine Base Was Built To Endure U.S. Nukes — And Retaliate

Published July 21, 2018 in NPR Leave a comment

After the annexation of Crimea, Yury Tarariyev’s museum came under the control of the Russian Defense Ministry, and a portrait of Putin went up at the entrance.

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‘Better Than Super’: Russia Reacts To Trump-Putin Summit In Helsinki

Published July 17, 2018 in NPR Leave a comment

After four years of getting short shrift by his U.S. counterparts, Putin was standing with Trump, who lavished him with the praise, respect and awe normally heard only on Russian state TV.

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Russian ‘Reset 2.0’: What Putin Wants From Trump At Helsinki Summit

Published July 15, 2018 in NPR Leave a comment

“Scoring this reset 2.0 validates Putin’s strategy of staring down the U.S. with zero concessions and no change in Russian posture.”

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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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