As Russia ratchets up tensions in Ukraine, we discuss Moscow’s joint military drills with Belarus. Plus: Marine Le Pen’s campaign to become France’s president and an interview with the director of the Oscar-nominated film, ‘Flee’.
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Morning News: Beijing Olympics Begins, Russia-Ukraine, Peru Politics
We discuss the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping as Russian troops continue to surround Ukraine. Plus: the political scandal engulfing Peru’s government and a Winter Olympics preview.
Morning News: Germany’s Military Problem, Armenia, Burns Night In Scotland
We discuss Germany’s controversial hands-off approach to the Russia-Ukraine tensions and hear the latest on Armenia after the president’s resignation. Plus: the week in technology and Scotland’s Burns Night traditions.
Morning News: EU Plans For Defense Force, Syrian Regime, London Concert
Is the EU finally preparing to create its own defence force? Plus: the landmark conviction of a senior member of the Syrian regime, what we’ve learned this week and a preview of a 24-hour concert at London’s Barbican.
Morning News: France Anti-Vax Moves, Myanmar Violence, Ukraine Support
France imposes new restrictions on anti-vaccine movement, violence escalates in Myanmar, President Biden speaks to leader of Ukraine, and Finland politics. From London.
Morning News: Legacy Of Kim Jong-un, Pandemic Security Threats, Austria
Monocle’s Georgina Godwin brings us the day’s top stories live from Midori House in London.
Morning News: Covid-19 Vaccines, Trumpism, Tokyo Olympics – 2021 In Review
Monocle’s news editor Chris Cermak examines 2021’s biggest news stories, including the world’s biggest public-health crisis in a century, Donald Trump’s departure from the White House and the Tokyo Olympics.
Morning News: Israel PM Visits UAE, Capitol Hill Riot Panel, Christmas Ghosts
We discuss the Israeli prime minister’s visit to the UAE, and the Capitol Hill riot panel’s recommendation that Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, face criminal prosecution. Plus: urbanism news and the ghosts of Christmas past.
Morning News: U.S.-Russia Talks On Ukraine, Unrest In Solomon Islands, UAE
We discuss what happens now for the US, Russia and Ukraine after talks between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin. Plus: unrest in the Solomon Islands, Rohingya refugees take on Facebook and the UAE adapts its working week.
Morning News: Omicron & Africa, Philippines Voters, Office Parties In Japan
We discuss whether Omicron will exacerbate global vaccine inequality and the controversy surrounding a presidential contender in the Philippines. Plus: why are Japanese workers dreading the office Christmas party?
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