Russia Policy Monitor

The American Foreign Policy Council's Review of Russian Government Actions and U.S. Policy

Russia Policy Monitor

Russia Policy Monitor No. 2604

September 28, 2023 Ilan I. Berman

Speculation surrounds Chechnya's strongman; 
A deepening gold trade with Abu Dhabi; 
The high cost of avoiding military service; 
More signs of long-term military planning; 
A fire sale in Crimea