The Eastern Border

Kristaps Andrejsons

4,7 (796)
CULTURE ET SOCIÉTÉ
DEUX FOIS PAR SEMAINE

A podcast about the politics and the history of the eastern Europe - including, but not limited to the current state of Russia, politics of the EU, history of the USSR and the region in general. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Making sense about countrybuilding with Alex from History Impossible

As I'm about to go to a short vacation to The Netherlands, I'm bringing You my discussion with our friend Alex from History Impossible podcast, where we talk about the Trump election, it's impact and how you might deal with it on a philosophical level. It's a weird, catharsis episode. I, for one, tried to find optimism where I could. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h 33 min
-5 J

War in Ukraine: Episode 250

Russia's playing the blame game on chemical weapons use, while showing their use by their own soldiers on national television, Z-vatniks complain that Orwell's "1984" is much more popular than literature about the "SMO" in the book sales rankings. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
12 NOV.

War in Ukraine: Epsode 249

Two audio recordings from folks in important positions in Russia reveal problems in the military-industrial complex and show that meat assaults are a feature, not a bug. Meanwhile, Z-community is getting fed more false hopes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 min
7 NOV.

Russia reacts to Trump's election

I waited for a day before making this, and it was well worth it. Because now we have a speech by Putin and reactions from Russian opposition and vatniks. And they are nowhere near the elation and joy as most western media that I've seen is claiming. As usual, everything is much more complicated. "I do not know what is going to happen now. I have no clue." / Putin, 2024. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min
5 NOV.

War in Ukraine: Episode 248

Allthough I’ve caught a cold and sound pretty miserable, I decided to release this one before everyone is 100% focused on the election results. Putin’s original negotiations plans, HIV and hepatitis in the Russian army and another letter from Igor Girkin. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 min
31 OCT.

War in Ukraine: Episode 247

Maxim Kalashnikov writes about what are the wins and losses of USA in this war - and talks about the systemic issues of the Russian army. I look at those issues in more depth than usual, because it seems to me that we're near a breaking point. Not because of each individual issue, but because they're finally beginning to add up. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 min
27 OCT.

Lines on maps that we didn’t even know about

In today’s episode I am joined by our friend Michael (who claims to actually be Prigozhin) from The Red Line podcast. He, together with his team has worked hard to map out the militaries of Central Asia. Turns out, that we fund Tajikistan way more than you might think. Of course, we also have discussions about other subjects, of varying degrees of seriousness. Enjoy! https://oxussociety.org/viz/military-units/ – Results of the research – a map of military units in Central Asia https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/ – The Red Line podcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h 3 min
24 OCT.

War in Ukraine: Episode 246

Girkin sends another letter from prison - agreeing with Ukraininan analysts and following my predictions about what's gonna happen with Russia in the future. Kremlin's now relying on North Korea to win a technological war. And, of course, the deaths of Ernest and Goodwin continue to damage the morale all over the Z-blogosphere. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 min

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Superb!

6 nov.

Bilas Peles

Great storyteller— engaging, clear, and intelligent. I could listen to this guy’s stories for hours (and often do).
News with a sprinkling of snark

16 juin

KittenAlfreda

Enjoying the show, the snark keeps me sane, when the news from Ukraine can be so dark.
Cheers!

23 avr.

Lavz13131313

Fantastic show, always insightful and a good listen. Cheers on the marriage! 🥂
Super Informative

20/10/2023

Cockiest1 2001

Love this show!

A podcast about the politics and the history of the eastern Europe - including, but not limited to the current state of Russia, politics of the EU, history of the USSR and the region in general. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.