Fedor Krasheninnikov Fedor Krasheninnikov

Обзор событий недели и ответы на вопросы I Фёдор Крашенинников ON AIR

Sep 18, 2026 · 2h 18m

Summary

Fedor Krasheninnikov discusses the upcoming Russian elections, criticizing the "Yabloko" party's strategy and urging voters in Yekaterinburg to block specific candidates. He analyzes the geopolitical shift as Trump negotiates with Lukashenko and Xi Jinping, warning that Western leaders may bypass opposition groups in future deals with Putin. The episode also covers the 1993 constitutional crisis, the release of Belarusian political prisoners, and the limited impact of new US sanctions.

Topics discussed

Introduction and channel overview Crimean Bridge explosion case and unjust sentences Announcement of historical podcast on Nansen passports 1993 constitutional crisis and presidential powers Analysis of upcoming Duma elections and opposition Specific candidates and tactical voting advice Trump, China, and Taiwan diplomatic risks Belarus sanctions relief and Lukashenko rehabilitation US sanctions on Russia and Trump's negotiation style Kosovo tribunal verdict and Balkan history Q&A: Catalan separatism and regional autonomy Q&A: Liberal values vs. conservative backlash Q&A: Russian emigration culture and legacy Q&A: Language, identity, and national conflicts Q&A: Gorbachev's role in the USSR collapse Q&A: Impact of elections on policy and opposition unity Q&A: FBK's influence and the futility of protests Q&A: Gas prices and the US social contract Q&A: AI regulation and personal migration story
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