In this week's episode of This Week Explained, co-hosts Tiana and Kervin delve into some of the most pressing geopolitical issues shaping our world today. We kick off the discussion with the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, focusing on the shocking assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, Russia's biological and chemical weapons leader. Next, we transition to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, a conflict that has persisted for over 14 months. The episode also touches on Turkey's role in Syria's civil war, where the hosts outline Turkey's complex objectives, including opposition to the Assad regime, preventing Kurdish autonomy, and managing the refugee crisis. Finally, we shift gears to the British royal family, focusing on Prince Andrew's controversial ties to a Chinese businessman linked to espionage. 
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