John Helmer — Alexei Kudrin Makes Prostration Speech for Parliament Vote -– the Arch-Capitulationist Capitulates

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Kudrin’s reversal reveals the degree to which the balance of power in Russian politics has changed decisively against the party of capitulation, and in favour of the Stavka, the combined forces of the Defence Ministry, General Staff, the intelligence services, and the military-industrial complex.… The Atlantic integrationists are out and Eurasian nationalists in. (While JH doesn't mention it, China is the big beneficiary.) Dances with BearsALEXEI KUDRIN MAKES PROSTRATION SPEECH FOR PARLIAMENT VOTE -– THE ARCH-CAPITULATIONIST CAPITULATESJohn Helmer

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