As Germany considers calling up women for national service, we're joined by The Times' Berlin Correspondent, Oliver Moody. Plus, how Russian spies are targeting Italy.

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As Xi Jingping and Vladimir Putin meet for a defence and security summit in Kazakhstan, we speak to former NATO planner and military intelligence officer Philip Ingram. Plus, The Times' Charles Bremner joins us from Paris to discuss Russia's spy tactics in France.

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Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has been meeting Ukrainian’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, today. It’s a surprise visit to Kyiv for a leader who’s openly criticised the West for arming Ukraine in its war against Russia. Elisabeth Braw from the Atlantic Council tells us what was discussed. Also, Bruno Waterfield takes us to the heart of Brussels where Russia’s spy network is operating in plain sight.

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We hear from Sunday Times journalist Oliver Marsden who’s been on patrol with Ghanaian UN peacekeeping forces on the Lebanese border with Israel as tensions continue to escalate in the area. 

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Paul Conroy has covered some of the worst conflicts of modern times and is now in Ukraine. In this extended interview he explains what life is like on the ground - in Odesa, and in Kherson as it continues to be battered by Russia.

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As Putin comes to rely on Russia's ageing "shadow fleet" to fund the war in Ukraine - Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, outlines the threats these ships pose and how Western sanctions could be better targeted. 

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As Democrats in the US panic of Joe Biden's disastrous election debate performance, Republicans continue to stick the boot in. Some claim he's weakened the US's security, emboldening the leaders of Russia, China and Iran. So how true is this? Does the next six months - which Biden will definitely be President for - now look more dangerous for America and the rest of the Western world than it did just 24 hours ago?

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Former Russian lawmakers are discussing how the Kremlin could be overthrown - and they’re asking Nato to support an assassination campaign. The Congress of People’s Deputies say only force can remove Vladimir Putin - and stop the bloodshed in Ukraine. Plus, the European Union adopts a new package of sanctions on Russia that aim to choke the country’s gas income. 

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The fates of both men have been subject of intense diplomatic efforts. As Julian Assange returns home after pleading guilty, he hails the work of the Australian government. But Evan Gershkovich remains wrongfully detained in Russia - as that country drops blunt hints he could be traded for imprisoned Russians abroad.

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