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Russian governors remain loyal under wartime pressure - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD
Russia’s ability to withstand sanctions and the pressures of war has surprised many observers. In this episode, we look beyond economics to explain the political and structural foundations of that resilience.
We examine how the Kremlin centralises strategic control while granting broad operational autonomy to regional authorities – and why this balance keeps the system functioning under strain.
The episode also explores why Russian governors remain loyal, how compliance is enforced through selective pressure, and what this reveals about the durability – and limits – of Moscow’s wartime governance model.