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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