Much of the Western world assumed Russia would slowly fall in line after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Instead, it has charted its own course and has exerted global influence despite having a relatively weak economy. 

Under Vladimir Putin, Russia has demonstrated a surprising willingness to use any tool available to maintain this influence, including cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, foreign election interference and support for authoritarian regimes. 

In this episode, three experts break down the realities of Russian power, Putin’s motivations and the outlook for U.S.-Russia relations under the Biden administration.

Listen to the podcast on the Council on Foreign Relations website or at Apple podcasts. 

Image by Fyodor Alekseyev shared in the public domain.