As fallout from Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement boosts tensions in Government, we look at how this might unravel further. And with Zelenskyy suggesting Ukraine could consider Russia’s neutrality demands, is there hope for an end to the war? Plus, rising COVID cases, Prince William’s reflections on his Caribbean tour and a controversial night at the Oscars. Ros Taylor and Alex Andreou look at the week ahead.

“This seems like a very slow-moving war of attrition, that Russia is losing." – Alex Andreou
"Even allies on the same side of a war have different objectives." – Alex Andreou
"The UK still sees itself as the dominant entity in the Commonwealth." – Alex Andreou
"Will Smith's actions have overshadowed the achievements of other people." – Alex Andreou

Find resources to help the Ukrainian people here: https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/

Presented by Ros Taylor with Alex Andreou. Producers: Jacob Archbold, Jelena Sofronijevic and Alex Rees. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production

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Rishi No Mates – Start Your Week with Ros Taylor and Alex Andreou