One day after Vladimir Putin put his nuclear deterrent forces on high alert, Russia bombarded Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, and explosions were heard in Kyiv, the capital. Yet Putin's war doesn't seem to be going as far and fast as planned. Christiane discusses the military situation with David Petraeus, former commander of US Central Command.
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Oct 7
Seeking Peace Despite the Odds
Today marks the three-year anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel which killed 1,200 people. Since then, Israel's attack on Gaza has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, according to the United Nations. While peace still seems distant, some remain dedicated to the cause. ... Show More
55m 55s
Sep 2022
Ukraine: Have we reached a turning point in the war?
Ukraine's military has retaken thousands of square kilometres of territory near the north-eastern city of Kharkiv. The Russians are said to have retreated in haste and disarray, but they retaliated by shelling a large power plant, causing blackouts in Kharkiv, the country's secon ... Show More
29m 33s
Apr 2022
CIA Chief Warns Putin Could Resort To Tactical Nukes
Russia has admitted a flagship of Putin’s Black Sea fleet has sunk. Also, the CIA is warning an increasingly desperate Putin could resort to using nuclear weapons. Plus, Ukraine claims they have seized 26 cars, 55 homes and apartments, 30 plots of land, and a yacht from a close a ... Show More
41m 54s
Mar 2022
Ukraine failures tarnish Putin’s aura of invincibility
<p>Putin’s war in Ukraine is not going to plan, but it’s as yet unclear how the Russian leader will react to these failures. Gideon talks to strategic expert Lawrence Freedman about what the Russian military can realistically achieve and, in particular, how worried Nato should be ... Show More
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