In Moscow's Shadows 196: Space, the Failing Frontier
Episode 196 of the In Moscow's Shadows podcast, hosted by Mark Galeotti, titled "In Moscow's Shadows 196: Space, the Failing Frontier" was published on April 13, 2025 and runs 48 minutes.
April 13, 2025 ·48m · In Moscow's Shadows
Summary
In the first half, I look at developments regarding Ukraine (I'm getting more sceptical about Putin's interest in a deal) and profile former FSB general Sergei Beseda, 'the Baron.' In the second half, for Cosmonautics Day, I look at the ailing Russian space programme. The FPRI report by Pavel Luzin I mention is here. The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affair...
Episode Description
In the first half, I look at developments regarding Ukraine (I'm getting more sceptical about Putin's interest in a deal) and profile former FSB general Sergei Beseda, 'the Baron.'
In the second half, for Cosmonautics Day, I look at the ailing Russian space programme.
The FPRI report by Pavel Luzin I mention is here.
The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.
You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials including the (almost-) weekly Govorit Moskva news briefing right here.
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