Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Story of the Week #882: TUESDAY March 28, 2023: ‘BEHIND PUTINS CURTAIN: Inside Russia Today’ by ZUMA Press Award winning photojournalist Celestino Arce Lavin in Russia. More than 1 year on from the invasion of Ukraine, the contrast between the scale of the external shocks faced by Russia and the relative inertia inside the country is striking. Despite military failings and punishing sanctions, most Russians have gone on with their lives as though nothing is happening, while the elites have tried not to think about what tomorrow may bring, instead putting their full trust in Putin. However, this year Russia faces three crucial issues, President Putin’s plans for his future, the battle between the hawks and pragmatists in the elite, and looming government personnel changes, that could reshape the country. Welcome to ‘BEHIND PUTIN’S CURTAIN: Inside Russia Today’
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