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Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan: Putin's backyard?

January 13, 2022

Sabre-rattling, killings and conflict in former Soviet republics Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan. Does Vladimir Putin want to create a New Soviet Union? Guests: Mikhail Bushuev (DW), Markus Kaim (SWP), Rachel Tausendfreund (German Marshall Fund)

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DW To the Point Rachel Tausendfreund
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Rachel Tausendfreund. She’s Editorial Director at the “German Marshall Fund“ and she thinks: "Russia may be willing to pay a high price to shape the future of its neighbors. But the US cannot back down."
 

DW To the Point Markus Kaim
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Markus Kaim from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, who argues that: “In Geneva, it was all about the US and Russia. If Europe doesn’t get a more active role, it will simply be sidelined by the big powers.“
 

DW To the Point Mikhail Bushuev
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Mikhail Bushuev from DW’s Russian Department. He believes: “The Russian wolf is at the door. So, are the Western ducks going to try and sit this one out, too? If so: good luck.”
 

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