In this discussion, guests Arkady Ostrovsky, The Economist’s Russia editor, and Sarah Burke, Bureau Chief for Mexico and the Caribbean, dive into the shifting political landscape in Russia as elites begin to contemplate a future without Putin. They explore the potential scenarios for leadership change and the challenges posed in a repressed society. Additionally, they discuss Haiti's dire situation and the complexities of seeking UN intervention amid rampant gang violence. The conversation also touches on the historical significance and colonial legacy of the Koh-i-Noor diamond.
As President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine continues to falter, Russian elites are now daring to consider the once unthinkable: a life after his leadership. Haiti is in grave disarray, but calling in foreign help to sort things out is proving tricky. And the diamond in Britain’s crown jewels that India wants back.