In this podcast, Mike and Josh talk about the enigmatic

figure Vladislav Surkov, a man whose influence has helped Vladimir Putin cement

his power, and who has overseen Russian policies in Ukraine.

Related links

* Vladislav Surkov:

Russia’s Putin dismisses secretive adviser, BBC News, 18 February 2020* Putin’s

‘grey cardinal’, Vladislav Surkov, is shown the door, The Times, 20

February 2020