Why some Russians are breaking with Putin as Ukraine war drags on

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s iron grip on power is being challenged by the war in Ukraine and his government’s authoritarian crackdowns. He finds himself in unfamiliar political territory, questioned by some of the country’s elite and embarrassed by Ukraine’s strikes into Russian cities. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the state of Russian politics with Arkady Ostrovsky. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: TikTok:   / pbsnews   X:   / newshour   Instagram:   / newshour   Facebook:   / newshour  

How Moscow’s turbulent past shapes Putin’s vision for Russia
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How Moscow’s turbulent past shapes Putin’s vision for Russia

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U.S. Empire in Decline: Richard Wolff on Iran War, Rising Inequality, $40T National Debt & More

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Victory no longer possible for Putin, Dmitry Muratov tells Steve Rosenberg | BBC News

Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump’s Ukraine strategy and Putin’s negotiating style
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Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump’s Ukraine strategy and Putin’s negotiating style

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WATCH LIVE: House considers constitutional amendment to limit number of Supreme Court justices

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'Revolution could come overnight in Russia’, Estonia spy chief says | Ukraine war news updates today

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How Iran's 'Stolen Revolution' failed to live up to its promise

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EXPOSED: How Ukraine can neutralise Russia’s ballistic missile blitz threat | Battle Plans Special

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CIA director visits Moscow - What's going on? Is Russia planning something big?

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Ukraine & Iran Are Redefining Global Military Power | David Petraeus

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Why Did Trump's Army Secretary Just Quit Six Months Into an Active War?

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The widening Iran war and what it means for the region and the world

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Money, Power, Politics With Stephanie Ruhle 9/2/26 | 🅼🆂🅽🅱️🅲 Breaking News Today September 2, 2026

How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia’s brutality in Ukraine
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How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia’s brutality in Ukraine

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Trump 'doesn't have control of this': Ret. Lt. General on latest escalation in Iran

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Bond Market Meltdown: Investors See No End To The Iran War

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Ukraine Plans to Close the Skies Over Russia

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How long the U.S. and Arab allies can afford to sustain the war on Iran

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The Russian army IS COLLAPSING from within: failed mobilization and mutinies at the front