Foreign Policy Research Institute A Nation Must Think Before it Acts Exclusive Interview: Russian Dissident and Former Duma Member Ilya Ponomarev

Exclusive Interview: Russian Dissident and Former Duma Member Ilya Ponomarev

January 28, 2022 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Eurasia Program

About the Event

We regret that due to technical issues the first ten minutes of the event were not captured. The first ten minutes were primarily devoted to introductions. A full transcript is available here.

Join FPRI for an exclusive interview with Russian Dissident Ilya Ponomarev who will provide important insights into Russian President Vladimir Putin's past and present motivations for his current and future actions toward Ukraine. FPRI Trustee Marina Kats will moderate the event and former Congressman Curt Weldon will introduce Ponomarev.


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Speakers

Ilya Ponomarev - Ilya Ponomarev has more than 30 years of international operational and investment experience with primary focus on energy and new technologies.

Wayne Curtis Weldon - Wayne Curtis (Curt) Weldon represented the Seventh District of Pennsylvania after having served as Chairman of Delaware County Council and Mayor of Marcus Hook.

Marina Kats

Marina Kats - Marina Kats is a Trustee of the Foreign Policy Research Institute.