Putin is 'insanely paranoid' about westerners | Mark Galeotti

"This is a new Cold War but this isn't the Cold War that we remember."

We are living in a "dangerous" time where Russia's moving to "political war" tactics with "much fewer rules", says Russia expert Mark Galiotti.

[stevenhilbert]

The thing is as an average westerner, I have zero interest in Russia, before the invasion of Ukraine it was regarded post Soviet Union as a backward minor European country struggling to modernise.Putin had put it back in the dark ages, got to feel sorry for the average Russian living in the back of beyond.

[nicholasmaude]

That trial of that American journalist was a transparent sham and I think that the US DoJ should indict the Russian judge and prosecutors and filing arrest warrants for them with Interpol (Red notices) while the US State department should slap sanctions on them under the Magnitsky act.

[livelikemateo]

If an innocent persons guilt is already pre determined, what’s the difference if Russia denies access to their attorney? Attorneys seem irrelevant in Russia.

[catherineandpaulfuters]

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[kennethvenezia]

What did he do? He's a journalist in Russia. That is a crime

[Hidfhjccbxcbhc]

Mark Galleotti is the best and excellent analyst of Russia's politics since I've being following watchimg many so called western experts on Russian politics and putin's shadow hands, the guy is philosopher and historian. TIMES RADIO Thank you for bring such important guest.

[RidleyHolmes-srtw]

Like listening to Mark. He knows his history. A true Russian expert. Always admits what he gets wrong.

[jasc]

Since the Ukrainian war, I am less and less impressed by Russia.

[elgorgattaka]

I still remember a report from a certain intelligence agency that claimed that Ukraine was losing because of small bushes and bushes. At the time I thought no one could believe it. But looking at the comments here, I understand who believes that.

[Justwantahover]

"Intrepid" journalism is an understatement! More like suicidal journalism! 😢 Who would be gamed enough to interview a worker building tanks in Russia, without any consequences? 😢

[Lionsraws]

Welcome Sweden 🇸🇪 and welcome Finland 🇫🇮 . Great job 🫡 🙄

[terrylucas]

I totally agree. Perhaps he could be jealous of the West

[trogdortpennypacker]

I've never seen a espionage case open to the public around the world. CIA/FBI argue it would give away their methods and technology etc.

[lizardtattoo]

They gave him a copy of "A Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich"

[MarieDavis-xter]

Everybody in the world has kids and families that they truly love and cared about

[mvheglm]

Plea bargain internationally, liked that expression.

[madyogi]

Pretty much everything he got is from West.

[RichardLoomis-kx]

Putin says, “Were’s Trump?” “I need Trump’s HELP!!!” 😂
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[mvheglm]

Sweden just recently had experience of this "legal" hostage taking by Iran. A former Iranian prosecutor/executioner was lured to Sweden by expatriots in a honey trap. He was charged and convicted of multiple murders and crimes against humanity during the 80´s. Sentenced to life imprisonment. Iran jailed two Swedish citizens and convicted them to death. Swedish government pardoned the Iranian hangman and a prisoner swap was held. Right or wrong? I sure doesn't like it but do think it was the least bad option. Or do you go with the Thatcher doctrine - we don't give in to hostage takers? I really don't know the best course should be.

[darrellhagopian]

No need for Putin to worry, now that the Republican party is basically the American branch of Russia United. Smh, never saw that one coming.