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Konstantin von Eggert: Elections change nothing in Russia

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In this week's #Forum2000online Chat, Konstantin von Eggert, a specialist on Russian affairs, speaks with Miriam Lanskoy from National Endowment for Democracy. They discuss the impact of Navalny’s movement and the chances of Russian opposition, the challenges that lie ahead of the US new administration, and whether we understand Putin’s language of power.  

In this interview, you will learn that: 
  • The elections in Russia have very little in common with proper elections. 
  • We can easily predict who is going to take part in the elections.  
  • Putin needs these elections to secure a blind legislature for 2024 Presidential elections. 
  • Navalny’s movement has lost most of its power after it was attacked by Putin. 
  • It is unlikely that Navalny would have greater electoral base even if he was free. 
  • Biden’s administration treats Putin’s regime as in the “New Cold War”. 
  • We have not shown to Putin any powerful action, only proclamations.  
  • This is a weakness and Kremlin lets no weakness go unused.  

    • Konstantin von Eggert is an independent journalist, political analyst and communications consultant. He is a weekly Russian affairs columnist for Deutsche Welle and a contributor to TV Rain, Russia’s independent TV channel.

    The interview was recorded on June 15, 2021, and moderated by Miriam Lanskoy, Senior Director for Russia and Eurasia at the National Endowment for Democracy. 

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