About this episode

This episode analyzes the mechanical failures of the Russian state amidst the ongoing war, highlighting economic and political issues.

Welcome back to The Eastern Border. While Western “Pink Pony” analysts look at top-line GDP numbers and declare the Russian war machine an unstoppable juggernaut, the telemetry from inside the  Chernaya Zona  tells a completely different story. The Russian engine hasn’t just stalled; it has physically seized up. In this massive episode, we break down the mechanical failure of the Russian state module by module. We cover the “Mazut Thrombus” currently choking the Russian oil industry, the mathematically bankrupt regional governors extorting local businesses, the “Cheburnet” internet blackouts that are blinding the Russian military and crashing the cashless economy, and the Z-patriots who are now openly warning of a 1917-style revolution from the floor of the State Duma. If the front lines freeze this autumn, it won’t be a triumph of Western diplomacy. It will be a mafia cartel pulling the emergency brake before the car drives off a cliff. Plus: A massive victory for our Car4Ukraine campaign, and a real-world look at Russian intelligence spear-phishing operations targeting this very show. Support the show and keep the truth flowing:  Patreon:&nbsp…

People in this episode

Host: Kristaps Andrejsons

Topics covered

• Russian economy
• Chernobyl
• war analysis
• political instability
• intelligence operations

Keywords

• Russian war machine
• GDP
• oil industry
• regional governors
• internet blackouts
• revolution
• intelligence operations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chernaya Zona, Mazut Thrombus, Cheburnet, State Duma, Car4Ukraine

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