The State of It

NATO-member Romania says Russian meddling has had a huge influence in its presidential election, which looks likely to deliver a pro-Russian, anti-NATO president, who has come from nowhere. Calin Georgescu won the first round last month and is now favourite to win Sunday's run off. With Romania hosting both US and NATO facilities, and sharing a massive border with Ukraine, what does it mean for the bloc, and the war on its doorstep? Times correspondent Tom Kington analyses the concerns.

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As Russian military power is utilised to defend Syrian President Assad, we ask what benefit Vladimir Putin has had from almost a decade fighting there. Former British Army Major General explains how he's gained, and why he might now lose, from a continued presence there.

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After the South Korean president shocked the world by declaring martial law, Dr Jim Hoare, a former diplomat and historian specialising in Korean studies, provides his analysis. Plus, the former UK Ambassador to Russia, Sir Andrew Wood, discusses the possibility of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

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After militant rebels captured the Syrian city of Aleppo, The Times journalist Edmund Bower joins us from the Middle East to explain why the reigniting of the country's civil war has broader implications for Russia, Iran and the rest of the world.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, Kate Gerbeau speaks to the writer and Russia analyst Mark Galeotti about the war in Ukraine.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, James Hanson speaks to George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War about the latest on the war in Ukraine, Russia's supply issues, and the provision of long-range western-supplied missiles.

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As the rhetoric around the war in Ukraine escalates, Russia has been making significant territorial gains. The Times' Foreign Correspondent Marc Bennetts and George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War discuss what it means for the future of the conflict.

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The Times' Middle East correspondent Samer Al-Atrush takes us through the remaining obstacles to a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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After Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire, what are the chances of a similar deal to bring peace to Gaza? The Times' Israel Correspondent Gabrielle Weiniger and our Washington Correspondent Alistair Dawber share their analysis.

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Donald Trump's revealed plans to put 25% tariffs on neighbours Mexico and Canada and 10% on Chinese imports, leaving major western nations reeling. How does this affect the international community, and do the sanctions go so far as to damage global security? British former international trade negotiator David Henig analyses the threats.

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