Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky make public statements about the war in Ukraine. Plus: Lebanon remains without a president, the latest culture news and the Tokyo baseball stadium that’s under threat.
Tag Archives: Russia-Ukraine War
News: Russia-Belarus Joint Military Exercises, World Economic Forum In Davos
January 17, 2023 – We head to Davos for a special show from the World Economic Forum. Plus: Russia and Belarus begin joint military exercises, and what next for Iranian-UK relations after the execution of Alireza Akbari?
Headlines: West To Send New Weapons To Ukraine, U.S.-Mexico Border Policy
January 6, 2023 – We discuss the West’s renewed efforts to send weapons to Ukraine. Plus: the US president, Joe Biden, announces a plan for the Mexican border, a flick through the day’s papers and Singapore Art Week.
News: Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv, China Covid Surge
January 2, 2023 – Latest news headlines from London.
Preview: The Economist Magazine – Dec 17, 2022
A looming Russian offensive
Ukraine’s chiefs, in an unprecedented series of briefings, tell The Economist about the critical months that lie ahead
What China can still do to avoid an enormous covid death toll
It must treat hospitals as a precious resource and start stockpiling drugs
Why are the rich world’s politicians giving up on economic growth?
Even when they say they want more prosperity, they act as if they don’t
News: The Toll Of Russian Terror Tactics, Sanctions, Iran Protests, China Covid
The EU discusses further sanctions against Russia. Plus: a second person in Iran is executed for their involvement in the protests, the implications for China’s healthcare now that coronavirus restrictions are relaxed and the latest TV news.
News: Ukraine Strikes Deep In Russia, Hungary Blocks Ukraine Aid, Next-Gen Jets
The latest on the war in Ukraine and Hungary’s spat with the EU. Plus: Japan, the UK and Italy’s plans to jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet, the business news and an interview with former Australian footballer and human-rights activist Craig Foster.
News: Ukraine & Russia Military Moves, Letter Bombs In Spain, Croatia
December 2, 2022: The pullback by Ukraine’s military in the south of the country. Also, letter bombs sent to high profile targets in Spain. Croatia becomes the 20th member of the Euro Zone.
News: China Protests And Zero-Covid Easing, Major Russia Airstrike Planned
December 1, 2022 – The latest on the unrest in China and the easing of some coronavirus restrictions in response. Plus: the repercussions of the Belarusian foreign minister’s sudden death, Oath Keepers go on trial for the Capitol riots in the US and ArtReview’s annual Power 100.
Headlines: Missile Blast In Poland, China Lockdown Unrest, Protests In Iran
We report on what we know about the missile blast in Poland. Plus China’s Covid lockdowns fuel unrest, bird flu prompts fears of Christmas turkey shortages and a flick through today’s papers.
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