Andrew Miller, Culture Editor for The Economist, dives into the complex intersection of politics and art in Russia amid ongoing tensions. He discusses Alexei Navalny's recent nine-year prison sentence and its implications for the opposition movement. The conversation highlights the harsh realities facing Russian artists, caught between repression and the war in Ukraine. Miller also addresses the cultural isolation of artists and the need for global dialogue to navigate these turbulent times, reflecting on the resilience of creativity in the face of adversity.