PISM: The Importance of Russia’s Second-Generation Elite

The appointment of Dmitry Patrushev, the son of the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia, to a ministerial post is a symbol of the ongoing shift of power to a younger generation of Russian leaders. A growing group of so-called “Kremlin Kids” hold significant, even though not visible, positions in the power structures, enabling […]

Sakmar: New US sanctions law on Nord Stream 2 is unlikely to happen

Last week, Republican Senators John Barrasso, Cory Gardner and Steve Daines proposed a bill that would introduce US sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 project. The ESCAPE Act would also support NATO allies who are exposed to Russia’s domination of energy. – The possibility that this bill will be accepted by the Congress, however, is […]

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