A figure of speeches: Volodymyr Zelensky in his own words

A figure of speeches: Volodymyr Zelensky in his own words

At the beginning of the war, editors from The Economist went to Kyiv, the first Western journalists to interview Ukraine’s president. Our Russia editor has now returned, finding a brighter capital—and a wearier leader still capable of flashes of humour. We consider the power the president has wielded through hundreds of speeches, and share his Christmas message to our listeners.

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No end in sight: how Ukraine is being shaped by a long war

No end in sight: how Ukraine is being shaped by a long war

Reporting from the ground, our Eastern Europe editor explores how the country is bracing for a new phase of war. In some ways, people have adapted, but equally the invasion has clearly taken a mental ...

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Missing in action: China’s defence minister has disappeared

Missing in action: China’s defence minister has disappeared

It would not be the first time that a member of the government has gone missing, not even the first time this year. But what does this say about the leadership of the People’s Liberation Army? No one ...

21 Sep 202323min

Are the allegations tru deau? Canada and India’s diplomatic row

Are the allegations tru deau? Canada and India’s diplomatic row

The murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Najjar has deepened a long-running spat between the two countries. Will Canada’s allies be willing to get involved? It’s been 100 years since Japan’s Great ...

20 Sep 202326min

Argo the sequel: America and Iran’s hostage deal

Argo the sequel: America and Iran’s hostage deal

This is not the first time the Islamic Republic has taken foreigners hostage. It’s proven an effective bargaining chip for decades and this time around, it has earned the state billions of dollars in ...

19 Sep 202321min

Radical shift: an interview with Argentina’s presidential frontrunner

Radical shift: an interview with Argentina’s presidential frontrunner

The libertarian right-winger is leading in the polls, a surprise for a country that has typically leaned left. He has drastic plans to shrink the state. Could he turn the country around? Why Germany’s...

18 Sep 202325min

Support systems: allies debate Ukraine’s tactics

Support systems: allies debate Ukraine’s tactics

As progress on the front line slows, Western countries are divided over how the army should proceed. There are disagreements about where should be targeted and how, and with autumn around the corner, ...

15 Sep 202324min

Refresh your feed: introducing Economist Podcasts+

Refresh your feed: introducing Economist Podcasts+

For 17 years, The Economist has brought you a host of brilliant shows. Now we are taking that even further. But to bring you even more of the content that you love, we need your support. Why Nagorno-K...

14 Sep 202326min

Chilean effect: the 50th anniversary of the coup

Chilean effect: the 50th anniversary of the coup

On September 11th 1973, president Salvador Allende shot himself in the head after being overthrown in a coup, giving rise to the violent rule of General Augusto Pinochet. But citizens are divided on h...

13 Sep 202329min

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