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Why have the so called peace negotiations stalled? How did Trump's words and actions impacted the Russians? Did the announced intentions to impose secondary sanctions of countries trading with Russia change Putin's plans and objectives? And if so how? These are some of the issues of contemporary politics considered here.
Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) ia available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and other playlists. Dr. Brovkin's Life Story interview can be found in Personal Narratives Playlist.
Why have the so called peace negotiations stalled? How did Trump's words and actions impacted the Russians? Did the announced intentions to impose secondary sanctions of countries trading with Russia change Putin's plans and objectives? And if so how? These are some of the issues of contemporary politics considered here.
Dr. Brovkin is an American historian of Russia, now retired, a former Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) ia available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Routledge.com. (here is the link: barnesandnoble.com/s/Vladimir%20Brovkin) In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and other playlists. Dr. Brovkin's Life Story interview can be found in Personal Narratives Playlist.
