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Oct 2022
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Battle for Kherson 'about to begin' & ho...

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Day 238. Today, we examine the evolving situation on the ground in Kherson as Russia braces for a Ukrainian attack on the occupied city. Plus we discuss a number of important diplomatic updates from around the world and speak to Ukrainian businesswoman Olga Shapovalova about the world of business and start-ups during the Russian invasion.


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David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.

Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter). Follow Verity on Twitter @VerityBowman.


With thanks to:

Olga Shapovalova from Headway, a Ukrainian start-up company. Follow Headway on Twitter @get_headway.


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