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Putin's governors defying orders - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD
Putin’s focus on the war in Ukraine is leaving space for governors to quietly build their own power. At the same time, pro-Kremlin military analysts are breaking ranks and admitting the war isn’t going as planned. They now acknowledge Ukraine’s economic resilience – and China’s growing leverage over Russia. This episode examines how the battlefield, the bureaucracy, and even propaganda are slipping out of the Kremlin’s control.