Navigating Diplomatic Tensions: Ukrainian Conflict and Russian Strategy

As international criticism of Israel’s latest military offensive in Gaza mounts, Richard and Yalda ask how likely a ceasefire is in the coming weeks.  

Also, one of Richard’s contacts tells him how Israel is using talking drones in Gaza which he describes as ‘like something from Black Mirror’.

Yalda unpacks her interview with a Hamas official who has an interesting revelation about negotiations.

 Meanwhile, Richard gives his thoughts on how possible a US-Iran nuclear deal is. He also unveils the life of the super-rich in Iran's capital.

Later on, they both try to make sense of the latest drama between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

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