In Moscow's Shadows 247: Victory Day Without The Victory
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The episode discusses the implications of this year's Victory Day parade in Moscow, highlighting the contrast between symbolism and reality.
No tanks, great camera work. Victory Day is supposed to be Russia’s most unshakeable story, the moment when the state proves its strength, its allies, and its confidence on Red Square. Yet watching this year’s parade, I can’t escape the sense that the symbolism is working harder than the reality: fewer troops, no heavy hardware in Moscow, and security concerns hanging over the whole performance. In the rest of the podcast, I look at a leaked report on spinning peace and wonder if it par...
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