The war is transforming the logic of regional governance in Russia. Recent appointments favor officials with military backgrounds and experience working in 🇷🇺-occupied territories of Ukraine, signaling that the Kremlin is unwilling to change course. More by Ekaterina Paustyan (IOS) on our blog. ⬇️
Wartime Governors: How the War Is Reshaping Regional Leadership in Russia
by Ekaterina Paustyan Against the backdrop of the protracted war against Ukraine, Russia is applying a new logic when selecting top officials for its regional administration. Recent appointments in We...
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