European Union countries are nearing a deal to cap the price of Russian crude oil at $60 per barrel,
But how much will the move, which builds upon a G7 initiative to further weaken the Kremlin's ability to wage war on Ukraine, hurt Moscow?
Also in the programme: Two weeks into a Turkish offensive in north-eastern Syria, we hear from a relief worker who's w ... Show More
Yesterday
Ceasefire comes into force as IDF pulls out of parts of Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza returning to their homes following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas say they've been shocked by the scale of destruction. Also on the programme, The Venezuelan opposition leader and democracy activist, María Corina Machado, has been awarded this year's ... Show More
45m 55s
Mar 2022
Gas prices are the new war bonds
On today’s show, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s appeal to Congress. Why U.S. sanctions on Russian oil aren’t the only thing raising gas prices. Plus, how the White House is enlisting TikTok influencers in the information war with Russia.
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On Wednesday morning, ... Show More
22m 15s
May 2022
Война. День 73. Эмбарго ЕС на нефть из России. Сможет ли Москва обходить санкции?
В подкасте "Что это было" о семьдесят третьем дне войны экономический корреспондент Би-би-си Алексей Калмыков говорит о зависимости ЕС от российских энергоносителей, а России - от европейского рынка, а также рассказывает, сможет ли Москва обходить санкции, и как российская нефть ... Show More
25m 16s