Alexei Venediktov
Journalist, editor-in-chief of Echo of Moscow (Russia)
Alexei Venediktov
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I lean towards the idea that substantive negotiations on a ceasefire will begin. As for how they will end, as Viktor Stepanovich Chernomyrdin once said: "That’s a philosophical question." (In response to the question: "Do you believe that within the next six months there will be a truce, a ceasefire, or that Putin won’t agree to it?")
Did not come true October 3, 2025Alexei Venediktov
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Well, I think that on June 16–17, France will recognize the State of Palestine
Did not come true June 20, 2025Alexei Venediktov
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If Kamala Harris wins by a margin of two votes, expect "Maidans" to follow; I have no doubt about that (By "Maidans," large-scale protests are meant)
Unverifiable November 6, 2024Alexei Venediktov
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Ms. Sandu, even if she wins the election, it will still be something like 51 to 49. Or if the other candidate wins, it will also be 51 to 49
Almost came true November 4, 2024Alexei Venediktov
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A little about possible changes after the inauguration. I would bet on the return of Alexei Dyumin from Tula to Moscow: either to the government (as a security vice-premier or minister), or to the Security Council, or even to the Administration of the President
Completely came true May 14, 2024Alexei Venediktov
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But I am generally not very sure that the president will change the Minister of Defense during the special military operation. This would mean acknowledging that the Russian army is suffering defeats this year. Maybe I no longer understand President Putin correctly, but he wouldn't have done this before
Did not come true May 12, 2024Alexei Venediktov
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I think there will be a younger Zyuganov among the communists (Candidate for the Moscow mayoral elections)
Completely came true September 10, 2023Alexei Venediktov
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I think that Yabloko will not be registered (The candidate from Yabloko for the Moscow mayoral elections)
Completely came true September 10, 2023