Marc Bennetts
Times foreign correspondent who spent 25 years reporting from Russia and served as Moscow correspondent, author of The Descent about Russia under Vladimir Putin.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 32min
The descent into madness under Putin
Marc Bennetts, a Times foreign correspondent who spent 25 years in Russia, reflects on the country’s transformation under Vladimir Putin. He recalls arriving in the hopeful 1990s and traces the rise of state media, propaganda tactics and the cult of historical destiny. He also discusses why he left in 2022 and the shrinking space for dissent today.
Feb 27, 2025 • 24min
The real reason Trump hates Zelensky
Marc Bennetts, a foreign correspondent with deep insights into Eastern Europe, joins to unpack the tangled saga of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. Initially supportive of the Ukrainian leader, Trump's tone shifted dramatically, leading to accusations and political maneuvering. The conversation dives into Trump's pressure on Zelensky regarding Biden, the reasons behind their fallout, and how this reflects broader U.S. foreign policy. Bennetts also reveals the complexities of Trump's admiration for Putin versus his treatment of Zelensky, impacting global alliances.
