The Fall of Mariupol, chemical weapons and Russia's economy

The Fall of Mariupol, chemical weapons and Russia's economy

Day 48.


Today we discuss the siege in Mariupol, accusations of Russia using chemical weapons, and the impact of the conflict on the economies of Russia and Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host)

Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)

Louise Moon (Business Features Editor)

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)

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Britain's decision on sending tanks to Ukraine & Kyiv's comedy circuit

Britain's decision on sending tanks to Ukraine & Kyiv's comedy circuit

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Weapons, tanks and military aid: analysing the latest donations to Ukraine

Weapons, tanks and military aid: analysing the latest donations to Ukraine

Day 320.Today, we examine claims by Moscow that a Russian missile killed 600 Ukrainian soldiers in Kramatorsk.And, as Britain considers sending Challenger 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, we analyse the lat...

9 Jan 202358min

Putin’s “ceasefire” and Ukraine’s healthcare battle

Putin’s “ceasefire” and Ukraine’s healthcare battle

Day 317.Today, following the news that Putin has offered Ukraine a temporary “ceasefire”, we discuss the possible motivations for such an offer, and whether everything is as it seems.And we hear of th...

6 Jan 202354min

Ukraine receives armoured cars and high-tech artillery shells from the West

Ukraine receives armoured cars and high-tech artillery shells from the West

Day 316.Today, we discuss the latest donations of weapons and armoured cars from the West to Ukraine. Plus, the latest from the Wagner group prison conscripts, who were recruited to fight for the Russ...

5 Jan 202350min

Moscow's losses mount following HIMARS attack & the vital role of Crimea

Moscow's losses mount following HIMARS attack & the vital role of Crimea

Day 315. Today, as details of Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka continue to unfurl, we consider what the response on Russian social media may tell us about Moscow’s next move.Plus, we’re joined by guest Dr...

4 Jan 20231h 11min

Ukraine destroys Russian barracks with deadly HIMARS attack & predictions for 2023

Ukraine destroys Russian barracks with deadly HIMARS attack & predictions for 2023

Day 314. Today, we discuss Moscow’s reaction following Ukraine’s deadly New Year’s Eve HIMARS attack which battered a temporary deployment base in the town of Makiivka, killing at least 63. Plus, we c...

3 Jan 202343min

Stories from the Ukrainian Welcome Centre

Stories from the Ukrainian Welcome Centre

Today, in a special episode, we hear a constellation of voices from a special concert hosted at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Mayfair, London, in support of the Ukrainian Welcome Centre, who hav...

2 Jan 202320min

Putin announces state visit by China's Xi Jinping & 100 years since the birth of the Soviet Union

Putin announces state visit by China's Xi Jinping & 100 years since the birth of the Soviet Union

Day 310. Today, as Putin announces that China's leader Xi Jinping will be visiting Russia in the New Year, we discuss what this meeting means for the war in Ukraine. Plus, we reflect on the 100 year a...

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