
Laura Gozzi
Senior digital journalist at the BBC with experience covering financial and geopolitical issues; provides explanation of frozen assets and sanctions matters in this episode.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 30min
Q&A: Russia's veto power, Nato's Article 5, and Putin's succession plan
 Laura Gozzi, a senior digital journalist at the BBC's Europe desk, dives into pressing issues surrounding Russia and Ukraine. She discusses the implications of Russia's veto power at the UN and the dynamics of NATO’s Article 5 in relation to Belarus. Gozzi also explores the potential consequences of Vladimir Putin's succession, contemplating various political scenarios. Additionally, the conversation touches on US aid mechanisms and China's cautious involvement in the conflict, shedding light on the complex landscape of diplomacy and defense. 

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Oct 23, 2025 • 29min
Q&A: Trump's sanctions, Putin's nuclear drills, and Zelensky's poll ratings
 Paul Kirby, BBC's Europe Digital Editor, and Laura Gozzi, Senior digital journalist, dive into urgent geopolitical developments. They discuss Zelensky's recent tensions with Trump, the implications of new US sanctions on Russia’s oil giants, and the complexities of freezing the front line in Ukraine. Insights reveal Russia’s nuclear drills as a show of force and the European strategy to utilize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's benefit. The guests question if sanctions can effectively alter China and India’s behavior while examining Zelensky's strong domestic support amid ongoing challenges. 

Oct 30, 2025 • 25min
Q&A: Frozen assets, the Baltic Sea, and a fresh ceasefire push
 Join BBC Verify journalist Olga Robinson and senior digital journalist Laura Gozzi as they explore the complex world of frozen Russian assets, revealing EU hesitations and legal hurdles in deploying €140 billion for Ukraine. They discuss the role of drones in recent Ukrainian operations against a Russian dam and the implications for verification. The conversation also delves into the Baltic Sea's strategic importance, including policing issues and the treatment of Russian-speaking minorities, all amid escalating nuclear rhetoric from Putin. 


