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Jul 2023
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Outgunned and outnumbered: Ukraine's fig...

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We hear from both sides of the war in Ukraine: Kyiv's fighter pilots talk about how they cope with the realities on the battlefield - and a reporter in Russia talks about what his daily life is like. Plus: the trials of getting Taylor Swift tickets, and a German dog with a very unusual talent.


Your daily round-up of the biggest stories from across the world, as seen through the eyes of the Times of London. You can hear more of these stories on Times Radio, and read more at thetimes.co.uk.



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