3 chapters across the catalog
Russian Orthodox Church Split and Religious Persecution Claims
Moscow expresses concern over the seizure of Orthodox Church property in Ukraine and the persecution of believers as the Ukrainian church seeks to separate from Russian authority. Russian officials view this as a critical issue in any ceasefire negotiations, while U.S. officials Victoria Nuland and Jake Sullivan attend diplomatic meetings regarding the conflict.
Producer Donations, Dame Schwartz, Jenna D'Amico
Donations from Dame Schwartz and Jenna D'Amico are acknowledged, with D'Amico celebrating her 33rd birthday. D'Amico shares that her best friend, the head of communications at RT in Moscow, listens to the podcast regularly.
Media Coverage and the Moscow Vigil for Nemtsov
The hosts critique the Western media's immediate blame of Vladimir Putin for the death of Boris Nemtsov. They review RT footage of a march in Moscow, noting that the event was pre-planned as a spring march but reframed as a funeral vigil. The segment highlights the "unanimous chorus" of condemnation from Western leaders before investigations were complete.
