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February 28, 2022 War in Ukraine: Can talks and sanctions stop Putin?
Talks have begun on the Belarus border between representatives of Ukraine and Russia. But the one voice that counts and can immediately stop the violence is that of Vladimir Putin. Has the Russian president already gone too far and signed the end of his own time in power? With almost all the world united against his aggression against Ukraine, we ask our guests if talks and sanctions can stop Putin.
44 min
February 24, 2022 Russia invades Ukraine: How strong is the West’s resolve?
Western powers ramp up sanctions against Russia, but will it be enough? Never since World War II has a sovereign state attacked another with such force. Russia launched an invasion with attacks by land, sea and by air. It followed a speech in which President Vladimir Putin promised the “de-Nazification” of Ukraine's democratically-elected government.
44 min
February 23, 2022 Sanctions at what cost? West dials up response to Putin's move on Ukraine
How to respond to Russia's soldiers and tanks? After months of buildup and shuttle diplomacy, the gloves are now off as Russian President Vladimir Putin's has made his move for southeastern Ukraine. How far is the West willing to go for a non-NATO member that is pining to join the military alliance?
42 min
February 22, 2022 Declaration of war? Putin makes his move as West dials up sanctions
All bets are off: the Russian president has made his move. Months of Western efforts to stave off a Crimea-like land grab seem to have been wiped out with the stroke of a pen. Does Vladimir Putin's recognition of two breakaway regions of Ukraine's Donbass as independent mean war? Armoured vehicles are now near the front line, after Putin claimed that another Vladimir - Lenin - gave away eastern Ukraine when he formed the Soviet Union. We discuss the situation, and the international response.
42 min
February 21, 2022 What does Putin want? New red line crossed as Russia pressures Ukraine
Has war been declared? Following a day during which the Kremlin ratcheted up its rhetoric, François Picard’s panel weighs the consequences of the call in Moscow to recognise Ukraine’s pro-Russian separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. They also discuss Vladimir Putin’s ultimate goal.
30 min
February 17, 2022 After Mali withdrawal: Sahel insecurity, coup contagion dominate EU-AU summit
Europe and Africa already had more than enough in their in-tray going into their first Brussels summit in nearly eight years. Now you can add coup contagion and the pullout of French-led anti-terror forces from Mali. The day began in Paris for key players in the Sahel. Will the crisis overshadow the EU-African Union summit?
42 min
February 16, 2022 Mission abort: What next for Mali after French-led withdrawal?
It's not a question of if but how: France's president is hosting African and European allies before the announcement of a withdrawal from Mali. Relations have seriously soured with the junta in Bamako ever since a second coup in as many years and the cozying up of the military to Russia and the mercenaries of the Wagner Group.
41 min
February 15, 2022 First lockdown, now inflation: Could surging prices wipe out spending power?
Could inflation prove more perilous to livelihoods than lockdown? The latest figures from France and its neighbours show light at the end of the public health crisis tunnel, but there's no time to celebrate. The recovery has spawned a bidding war over goods and raw materials that's cancelled out wage hikes for an in-demand labour force.
40 min
February 14, 2022 Time to talk? German chancellor urges Moscow to step back as Zelensky vows to join NATO
Diplomacy continues in a bid to resolve the Ukraine crisis. This Monday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz went to Kiev to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy. This as a ring of Russian troops tightens around Ukraine.
42 min
February 10, 2022 India's future: Will more Modi mean less for Muslims, women and the media?
The fate of Muslims, women and the media are just three of the issues under the spotlight in India's regional elections. The northern state of Uttar Pradesh perhaps best sums up what's at stake. It has been ruled by PM Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP for the past five years but today, there's increasing concern for the rights of Muslims in particular. Our guests discuss what's at stake in these elections.
39 min

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