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On May 22, members of the political [party] Beer Lovers’ Party (BLP), which was disbanded in 1998, met in a Moscow bar called Vkusnadze. Around 20 participants, excluding journalists, gathered around a wooden table holding drinks and snacks. Political analyst Mikhail Vinogradov was among the visitors, and political analyst Konstantin Kalachov intends to become the party’s chair. Vedomosti correspondents also attended the event.
Pritchin: After weeks of a high-profile trial, former Kazakh economic development minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev was found guilty of murdering his wife Saltanat Nukenova and sentenced to 24 years in prison. For the first time in the country’s history, the case was broadcast online, and a jury decided whether the defendant was guilty.
Remchukov: An analysis of Putin’s first four inaugural speeches shows a steady retreat from constituional rights and freedoms; his fifth address must stress aid for businesses.
Analysts: New air defenses will deter Russian strikes, but manpower, artillery gaps cannot be filled; front may stabilize until end of 2024.
Gozman: Putin does not appreciate that part of his job is empathizing with citizens, sees the people affected by disasters as ‘unworthy’ of help as they have nothing to give ‘in exchange’
Patrushev: ‘Bloody’ NATO, unleashed by fall of Warsaw pact, attacked Yugoslavia, closed on Russia’s borders, militarized post-coup Ukraine; US uses russophobia to keep allies dependent.
Zhelenin: Crocus City, official reaction bear all hallmarks of kremlin false flag attack.
THE geopolitical shifts and transformations that have taken place in the world in recent decades have affected many problems related to protecting national interests and ensuring national security. For many eras, armed power has been considered the key tool in implementing state interests. Under today’s conditions, however, along with military force, other forms, methods, and means are playing an increasingly important role.
Roshchin: Division within the elites is what is needed to effect a change in power in Russia; election protests sent ‘powerful horizontal message’ that Kremlin can’t suppress dissent.
Rudnev: Russia’s promotion of ‘traditional values’ has had little effect on Russians’ attitudes.