Unfiltered updates and sharp geopolitical analysis on Europe’s most volatile war — from someone with roots on both sides of the conflict. Hosted by Pyotr Kurzin, a British-Russian analyst with experience at the World Bank, International Crisis Group, and Johns Hopkins SAIS, this podcast cuts through the noise to explain what’s really happening in Ukraine - and why it matters.
From battlefield shifts and drone warfare to sanctions, diplomacy, and disinformation, The Ukraine SITREP delivers timely commentary, critical insights, and expert interviews grounded in deep fieldwork and institutional experience. We don’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths — and this isn’t an echo chamber. Whether it challenges Western assumptions or questions Kremlin narratives, every angle is up for scrutiny.
New episodes every 1–2 weeks.
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Unfiltered updates and sharp geopolitical analysis on Europe’s most volatile war — from someone with roots on both sides of the conflict. Hosted by Pyotr Kurzin, a British-Russian analyst with experience at the World Bank, International Crisis Group, and Johns Hopkins SAIS, this podcast cuts through the noise to explain what’s really happening in Ukraine - and why it matters.
From battlefield shifts and drone warfare to sanctions, diplomacy, and disinformation, The Ukraine SITREP delivers timely commentary, critical insights, and expert interviews grounded in deep fieldwork and institutional experience. We don’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths — and this isn’t an echo chamber. Whether it challenges Western assumptions or questions Kremlin narratives, every angle is up for scrutiny.
New episodes every 1–2 weeks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summary
In this episode, Pyotr Kurzin discusses the internal and external challenges facing Putin's regime. He highlights the recent firing and suspicious death of a Russian minister, the shifting dynamics with Trump and the U.S., and the escalating military threats posed by Russia's drone production. The conversation delves into the implications of these events for Putin's grip on power and the potential for internal collapse within the regime.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.