Tag Archives: Alexei Kudrin

Big — potentially, that is. Have to wait and see what it means. Kudrin is anathema to the Russian "deep state" (intel and military). There is apparently something of a power struggle going on in Russia now between the Western liberals and the conservative deep state, with the deep state holding the power if push comes to shove. Putin seems to be caught in the middle. “If Kudrin joined the administration or government, it would indicate that they have agreed on a certain agenda of change,...

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...

Kudrin demoted. Kudrin is pro-Western and neoliberal.Dances with BearsAlexei Kudrin Accepts Accounting Chamber Post From SubordinateJohn Helmer

Is Putin planning to cave to the US? If so, will the Russian military permit it or conduct a coup? Or are these just rumors? Dances with BearsVice President for Capitulation – Putin Decides What Job to Give Kudrin John Helmer alsoSee alsoFort RussPutin’s key task for next six years – find a successor Inessa S

This is about the Russian economy, not just the rate reduction. Significant for those following Russia, the Russian economic outlook, and the RUB. Russia FeedRussia’s Central Bank cuts key rate to 8.5% AlexanderAlsoRussia’s Central Bank says oil price could sink in 2018