Knocking on hell’s Dvornikov: the battle for Donbas

Shashank Joshi, Defense editor at The Economist, shares deep insights into the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting the critical battle for Mariupol and the implications of General Dvornikov's command. He emphasizes the resilience of Ukrainian forces amid increasing Western support. Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief, discusses Emmanuel Macron's re-election campaign, focusing on his contentious showdown with Marine Le Pen and the challenges of bridging a divided France. They also touch on the intriguing universality of smell preferences across cultures.