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Is Ukraine's Advance Damaging Putin?
Aug 14, 2024
Alex Forsyth, a political correspondent, and Dharshini David, a chief economic correspondent, join Steve Rosenberg, a Russia editor, to dissect the current turmoil stemming from Ukraine's advances into Russian territory. They delve into the economic impact of rising inflation in the UK, scrutinizing the Scottish government's spending cuts. Steve provides on-the-ground insights from Moscow, where a facade of normal life collides with the sobering reality of conflict, revealing the Kremlin’s struggle amid increasing public awareness of Ukraine's military successes.
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- The rise in UK inflation to 2.2% reflects economic pressures that are becoming increasingly politicized amid government spending cuts and debates.
- Ukraine's military advances into Russia challenge Putin's narrative of national security, exacerbating political instability and uncertainty in the region.
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