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How is the Iran war affecting Russia and...

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Ukraine attacks oil facilities in Russia, which is benefiting from higher fuel prices and sanctions relief due to the Iran war. It comes after Moscow launches intense aerial attacks on its neighbour. How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine? 

In this episode: 

  • Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia 
  • Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times 
  • Michael Bociurkiw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council

Host: Adrian Finighan 

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