Calum MacKenzie
@calummackenzie.bsky.social
Korrespondent für Russland, Kaukasus, Zentralasien, Belarus bei Schweizer Radio SRF. Tbilissi/Moskau. Aberdeen FC
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested Moscow could reject the latest U.S. proposal to end the war in Ukraine if it diverges from the terms Putin and Trump discussed in Alaska earlier this year.
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Russian foreign minister suggests Moscow could reject Trump’s updated peace plan — Meduza
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested on Tuesday that Moscow could reject the latest U.S. proposal to end the war in Ukraine if it diverges from the terms Russian President Vladimir Putin…
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November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggested Moscow could reject the latest U.S. proposal to end the war in Ukraine if it diverges from the terms Putin and Trump discussed in Alaska earlier this year.
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Things are popping off in cuckoo-land.
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Things are popping off in cuckoo-land.
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#Russland stuft CORRECTIV als „unerwünschte Organisation“ ein. Damit sind uns jegliche Aktivitäten in Russland verboten – und jede Zusammenarbeit wird kriminalisiert: Russische Staatsbürger im In- und Ausland können für jeden Kontakt mit uns verfolgt werden.
Russland erklärt CORRECTIV zur „unerwünschten Organisation“
Der russische Staat stellt die journalistische Arbeit von CORRECTIV pauschal unter Strafandrohung. Unabhängige Recherche soll verunmöglicht werden.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#Russland stuft CORRECTIV als „unerwünschte Organisation“ ein. Damit sind uns jegliche Aktivitäten in Russland verboten – und jede Zusammenarbeit wird kriminalisiert: Russische Staatsbürger im In- und Ausland können für jeden Kontakt mit uns verfolgt werden.
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1/ The honorary chairman of Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, has won a lawsuit against the Swiss bank Credit Suisse at the Privy Council, which is the highest appellate body for the United Kingdom’s overseas territories.
November 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
1/ The honorary chairman of Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, has won a lawsuit against the Swiss bank Credit Suisse at the Privy Council, which is the highest appellate body for the United Kingdom’s overseas territories.
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Trumps «Friedensplan» mag Russland belohnen und die Ukraine bestrafen. Doch Putins Handschrift trägt er nicht.
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/friedensplan-fuer-die-ukraine-trump-erfuellt-moskaus-wuensche-putin-duerfte-trotzdem-mehr-wollen
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/friedensplan-fuer-die-ukraine-trump-erfuellt-moskaus-wuensche-putin-duerfte-trotzdem-mehr-wollen
«Friedensplan» für die Ukraine - Trump erfüllt Moskaus Wünsche – Putin dürfte trotzdem mehr wollen
Trumps «Friedensplan» mag Russland belohnen und die Ukraine bestrafen. Doch Putins Handschrift trägt er nicht.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trumps «Friedensplan» mag Russland belohnen und die Ukraine bestrafen. Doch Putins Handschrift trägt er nicht.
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/friedensplan-fuer-die-ukraine-trump-erfuellt-moskaus-wuensche-putin-duerfte-trotzdem-mehr-wollen
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/friedensplan-fuer-die-ukraine-trump-erfuellt-moskaus-wuensche-putin-duerfte-trotzdem-mehr-wollen
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Putin hat sein erstes Etappenziel erreicht: er hat Trump dazu gebracht, Selenskij vor die qualvollste Entscheidung des bisherigen Kriegsverlauf zu stellen, und zugleich die USA instrumentalisiert, den Westen politisch zu spalten sowie die Sicherheitsarchitektur der NATO auszuhebeln.
November 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Putin hat sein erstes Etappenziel erreicht: er hat Trump dazu gebracht, Selenskij vor die qualvollste Entscheidung des bisherigen Kriegsverlauf zu stellen, und zugleich die USA instrumentalisiert, den Westen politisch zu spalten sowie die Sicherheitsarchitektur der NATO auszuhebeln.
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The Telegraph published a 24-point European counter-plan proposing ceasefire at current lines, NATO-style US security guarantees for Ukraine, return of abducted children and prisoners, Ukrainian control of Zaporizhzhia plant and Kakhovka dam, plus reconstruction funded by frozen Russian assets.
November 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Telegraph published a 24-point European counter-plan proposing ceasefire at current lines, NATO-style US security guarantees for Ukraine, return of abducted children and prisoners, Ukrainian control of Zaporizhzhia plant and Kakhovka dam, plus reconstruction funded by frozen Russian assets.
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Worse, it actively enables future aggression. The aggressor is rewarded with territory it failed to capture, freed from sanctions, and given time to rebuild its military. The victim, meanwhile, is asked to accept restrictions, losses, and risks that undermine its own security.
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Worse, it actively enables future aggression. The aggressor is rewarded with territory it failed to capture, freed from sanctions, and given time to rebuild its military. The victim, meanwhile, is asked to accept restrictions, losses, and risks that undermine its own security.
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#BBCNews - Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?
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Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?
Aishat Baimuradova fled her home last year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
#BBCNews - Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?
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I think it is very unlikely that most of these are Russian influence agents, and considerably more likely that they are people from developing economies who have cottoned on to ways to make relatively large amounts of money for them by being paid-per-view by X.
This week we learned that many of the most active Twitter accounts are foreigners, most likely Russian influence agents, operating in the guise of Red State Americans.
November 23, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I think it is very unlikely that most of these are Russian influence agents, and considerably more likely that they are people from developing economies who have cottoned on to ways to make relatively large amounts of money for them by being paid-per-view by X.
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Das Hauptdilemma für die Ukraine: Der Plan ist nicht akzeptabel und hätte in vielem längerfristig eine riesige innengesellschaftliche Zerstörungskraft. Genau das, was Russland sich erhofft, denn Moskau setzt bei der Zerstörung der Ukraine bei weitem nicht nur auf die militärische Karte.
November 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Das Hauptdilemma für die Ukraine: Der Plan ist nicht akzeptabel und hätte in vielem längerfristig eine riesige innengesellschaftliche Zerstörungskraft. Genau das, was Russland sich erhofft, denn Moskau setzt bei der Zerstörung der Ukraine bei weitem nicht nur auf die militärische Karte.
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Some notable things in what's being called the "Trump peace plan" but which could not have been more clearly written in Moscow if it came with a 2 for 1 deal on tickets to the Bolshoi Ballet. 🧵
November 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Some notable things in what's being called the "Trump peace plan" but which could not have been more clearly written in Moscow if it came with a 2 for 1 deal on tickets to the Bolshoi Ballet. 🧵
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For RidI.io am taking a look at all of the Russian demands for the US and vice versa.
Was there even a chance at US - Russia deal? What demands and conditions were actually flexible, if any?
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Was there even a chance at US - Russia deal? What demands and conditions were actually flexible, if any?
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Chronicle of a Deal Missed – Riddle Russia
Anton Barbashin on what Trump wanted from the Kremlin, what Moscow offered in return—and why a year of the most intense Russia-U.S. talks in decades ended back at square one
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November 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
For RidI.io am taking a look at all of the Russian demands for the US and vice versa.
Was there even a chance at US - Russia deal? What demands and conditions were actually flexible, if any?
ridl.io/chronicle-of...
Was there even a chance at US - Russia deal? What demands and conditions were actually flexible, if any?
ridl.io/chronicle-of...
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov after a Russian missile strike severely damaged its embassy in Kyiv for at least the fourth time.
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Azerbaijan summons Russian Ambassador over missile strike on embassy in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi separately held a phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following the strike.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Russian Ambassador Mikhail Yevdokimov after a Russian missile strike severely damaged its embassy in Kyiv for at least the fourth time.
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Nearly a million fewer foreigners have entered Russia, so far this year. That's down mostly to fewer Central Asian migrant workers and fewer Chinese tourists. Rising restrictions on foreigners & a competitive regional labor market are having effects. www.kommersant.ru/doc/8210043?...
November 17, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Nearly a million fewer foreigners have entered Russia, so far this year. That's down mostly to fewer Central Asian migrant workers and fewer Chinese tourists. Rising restrictions on foreigners & a competitive regional labor market are having effects. www.kommersant.ru/doc/8210043?...
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I spoke with the artist, who is being closely monitored by the Russian authorities, even in exile.
An English version of my interview with Monetochka. The interview was made in Russian, published in Swedish and translated into English: mariageorgieva.substack.com/p/monetochka...
An English version of my interview with Monetochka. The interview was made in Russian, published in Swedish and translated into English: mariageorgieva.substack.com/p/monetochka...
November 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I spoke with the artist, who is being closely monitored by the Russian authorities, even in exile.
An English version of my interview with Monetochka. The interview was made in Russian, published in Swedish and translated into English: mariageorgieva.substack.com/p/monetochka...
An English version of my interview with Monetochka. The interview was made in Russian, published in Swedish and translated into English: mariageorgieva.substack.com/p/monetochka...
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Für das Riesenland sind die nicht-russischen Ethnien wichtig. Das ist auch dem unzimperlichen Machthaber im Kreml klar.
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/neue-feiertage-in-russland-putin-nutzt-auch-die-indigenen-fuer-seine-zwecke
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/neue-feiertage-in-russland-putin-nutzt-auch-die-indigenen-fuer-seine-zwecke
Neue Feiertage: Putin nutz auch die Indigenen für seine Zwecke
Für das Riesenland sind die nicht-russischen Ethnien wichtig. Das ist auch dem unzimperlichen Machthaber im Kreml klar.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Für das Riesenland sind die nicht-russischen Ethnien wichtig. Das ist auch dem unzimperlichen Machthaber im Kreml klar.
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/neue-feiertage-in-russland-putin-nutzt-auch-die-indigenen-fuer-seine-zwecke
https://www.srf.ch/news/international/neue-feiertage-in-russland-putin-nutzt-auch-die-indigenen-fuer-seine-zwecke
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"Without support from energy markets, there is no apparent way for Russia to avoid recession. Stagflation can’t last forever when a country is burning through its working-age men, slashing productive investment, and unable to halt inflation"
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Russia’s Stagflation Trap – Riddle Russia
Nicholas Trickett with the economic summary of the week (November 10−14)
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November 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"Without support from energy markets, there is no apparent way for Russia to avoid recession. Stagflation can’t last forever when a country is burning through its working-age men, slashing productive investment, and unable to halt inflation"
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Hard to keep up with the absurd news coming out of Kyrgyzstan. Tashiev, the head of national security, just unilaterally banned cafes and restaurants from being open past 10pm. Anyone who doesn’t respect these quiet hours will have their electricity cut off
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"После 22:00 отключить им свет". Ташиев запретил кафе и ресторанам работать в ночное время
Камчыбек Ташиев возмутился тем, что закон о тишине не работает, и запретил кафе и ресторанам работать. В противном случае им отключат свет.
kaktus.media
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Hard to keep up with the absurd news coming out of Kyrgyzstan. Tashiev, the head of national security, just unilaterally banned cafes and restaurants from being open past 10pm. Anyone who doesn’t respect these quiet hours will have their electricity cut off
kaktus.media/doc/535201_p...
kaktus.media/doc/535201_p...
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Levada Center Russia survey: "Would you be more likely to approve or disapprove if a member of your family or loved one signed a contract to participate in the special military operation?"
May 23: 52% approve, 41% disapprove
Apr 24: 47% app, 44% dis
Oct 24: 40% app, 42% dis
Oct 25: 30% app, 55% dis
May 23: 52% approve, 41% disapprove
Apr 24: 47% app, 44% dis
Oct 24: 40% app, 42% dis
Oct 25: 30% app, 55% dis
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Levada Center Russia survey: "Would you be more likely to approve or disapprove if a member of your family or loved one signed a contract to participate in the special military operation?"
May 23: 52% approve, 41% disapprove
Apr 24: 47% app, 44% dis
Oct 24: 40% app, 42% dis
Oct 25: 30% app, 55% dis
May 23: 52% approve, 41% disapprove
Apr 24: 47% app, 44% dis
Oct 24: 40% app, 42% dis
Oct 25: 30% app, 55% dis
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Kazakhstani lawmakers have passed legislation banning "the propaganda of pedophilia and non-traditional sexual orientation." Violators of the new "gay propaganda" ban would face up to 10 days in jail. The Senate and president still need to approve it. mazhilis.parlam.kz/ru/all-bill/...
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Kazakhstani lawmakers have passed legislation banning "the propaganda of pedophilia and non-traditional sexual orientation." Violators of the new "gay propaganda" ban would face up to 10 days in jail. The Senate and president still need to approve it. mazhilis.parlam.kz/ru/all-bill/...
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According to regional budget data, Russia continues to recruit approximately 30,000 men per month. This may explain why Russia is willing to lose thousands of soldiers each month in its assault on Ukraine, essentially treating its soldiers as "living munitions."
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
According to regional budget data, Russia continues to recruit approximately 30,000 men per month. This may explain why Russia is willing to lose thousands of soldiers each month in its assault on Ukraine, essentially treating its soldiers as "living munitions."
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It was a pleasure to talk Russian regional budgets this week with @calummackenzie.bsky.social for Swiss radio.
(Politologe has always been my favorite and most correct descriptor!)
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(Politologe has always been my favorite and most correct descriptor!)
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Russland rekrutiert neu permanent Soldaten
In Russland können junge Männer neu das ganze Jahr über zum Wehrdienst eingezogen werden, statt wie bisher nur innerhalb von zwei fixen Zeiträumen pro Jahr. Gleichzeitig senken mehrere Regionen aber d...
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November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It was a pleasure to talk Russian regional budgets this week with @calummackenzie.bsky.social for Swiss radio.
(Politologe has always been my favorite and most correct descriptor!)
www.srf.ch/audio/echo-d...
(Politologe has always been my favorite and most correct descriptor!)
www.srf.ch/audio/echo-d...
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Putin Says that ‘Without the Ethnic Russian People, Russia Cannot be Russia’ windowoneurasia2.blogspot.com/2025/11/putin-says-that-without-ethnic-russian.html
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Putin Says that ‘Without the Ethnic Russian People, Russia Cannot be Russia’ windowoneurasia2.blogspot.com/2025/11/putin-says-that-without-ethnic-russian.html
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Dijana Hrka lost her son in the tragedy in Novi Sad. She has been on hunger strike since Sunday until it becomes clear who is responsible. She is also calling for new elections.
November 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Dijana Hrka lost her son in the tragedy in Novi Sad. She has been on hunger strike since Sunday until it becomes clear who is responsible. She is also calling for new elections.