Vladimir Zharikhin

Vladimir Zharikhin is a prominent Russian political scientist and director of the Institute of the Commonwealth of Independent States. He is known for his insights on post-Soviet politics and has been a vocal commentator on Russia's foreign policy, particularly regarding its relations with Western countries and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Recently, he has been quoted discussing the dynamics between Russia and the West, especially in the context of meetings involving leaders like Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.