Vladimir Putin
Where Things Stand: A Reminder That Even Tucker Carlson’s Lawyers Don’t Think He Should Be Taken Seriously
This is your TPM evening briefing.
As we’ve noted in our live coverage of Russia’s declaration of war and subsequent full-scale military attack on Ukraine in the last 24 hours, there is a schism growing in the Republican Party on whether Vladimir Putin is a mortal enemy, or a brilliant friend. The wildly divergent thinking within the GOP has been on display repeatedly in recent days and weeks.
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A Love Letter To Kharkiv, As Russian Troops Advance
Memories from my time in a city targeted by Putin.
Putin’s Public Approval Is Soaring During Russia-Ukraine Crisis. But It Might Not Last.
Historical data shows that diversionary wars — fighting abroad to draw attention away from problems at home — have rarely worked for Putin.
Listen to This: Russian Roulette
A new episode of The Josh Marshall Podcast is live! This week, Josh and Kate discuss the Russia-Ukraine situation, and some chaos reigning right here at home as Texas prepares for its first-in-the-nation primary under a new voting law.
You can listen to the new episode of The Josh Marshall Podcast here.