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Is Russia turning on Vladimir Putin?

September 29, 2022

After Russia declared a partial military mobilization, protests erupted and thousands have tried to flee. What does this mean for President Vladimir Putin and his power base? Guests: Daniel Brössler (Süddeutsche), Maria Makeeva (Ost-West TV), Roman Goncharenko (DW)

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Maria Makeeva wears black and smiles at the camera
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Maria Makeeva, a journalist from Russia, currently living and working in Berlin and editor-in-chief of the Russian language TV Channel Ost-West. 

 

Daniel Brössler wears glasses and looks into the camera
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Daniel Brössler, correspondent for the German broadsheet Süddeutsche Zeitung and former correspondent in several East European countries. 

 

 

Roman Goncharenko wears a black tie and glasses
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Roman Goncharenko, DW's Russia analyst at DW's Bonn headquarters.

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