In this podcast, Mike and Josh talk about the enigmatic figure Vladislav Surkov, a man whose influence has helped Vladimir Putin cement his power, and who has overseen Russian policies in Ukraine.

Related links

• Vladislav Surkov: Russia’s Putin dismisses secretive adviser, BBC News, 18 February 2020
• Putin’s ‘grey cardinal’, Vladislav Surkov, is shown the door, The Times, 20 February 2020

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