Michael McFaul

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Michael McFaul @McFaul

When in government, I saw too many reports quoting sources “close to the Kremlin” only to then discover they were quoting Sergei Markov. So, yes, I’m skeptical of how much insight we gain about Putin’s intentions from sources “close to the Kremlin.” — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 24, 2021 Hibernated

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Michael McFaul @McFaul

Which elites? Name names. Genuinely curious. NB, journalists in 2003 also reported that “Washington believes that Iraq has WMDs.” Wish reporters, senators, allies, and analysts (including me) would have interrogated that claim more vigorously back then. — PolitiTweet.org

@McFaul Michael, I am just telling you what elites in Moscow think. I said "people close to the Kremlin." Don't shoot the messenger, etc.

Posted Nov. 24, 2021 Hibernated

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Michael McFaul @McFaul

Almost by definition, those speaking to Western reporters or diplomats are not close to Putin. (Peskov might be the one exception). — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Nov. 24, 2021 Hibernated