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Oct 2022
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Putin's draft, sham referendums and the ...

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Vladimir Putin turns 70 today. In recent weeks, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has seen territorial losses, a shambolic partial mobilisation, sham referendums and threats of nuclear attacks. So what possible outcomes are there for President Putin’s plan?

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Guest: Roger Boyes, Diplomatic Editor, The Times

Host: David Aaronovitch

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