Sarah Rainsford
BBC Europe correspondent reporting from Rome; provides analysis on EU energy policy and the provisional deal to phase out Russian gas.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 27min
EU agrees to phase out Russian gas imports
Join Sarah Rainsford, BBC Europe correspondent, as she analyzes the EU's historic agreement to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027, highlighting its impact on Russia's economy. Lucy Williamson, BBC Middle East correspondent, dives into the heated controversy surrounding Israel's new conscription draft for ultra-Orthodox Jews, exploring the societal implications and public protests. The discussion is enriched with insights into failed US-Russia peace talks and France's diplomatic maneuvering in China.
Dec 29, 2025 • 31min
Optimism but no deal after Ukraine peace talks
Bernda Bussman, a BBC correspondent, discusses the contentious Ukraine peace talks, highlighting territorial disputes and European security roles. Samira Hussain reports from Kyiv, capturing the war-weariness among Ukrainians and the challenges of future referendums. Jonathan Head sheds light on Myanmar's tense election process under military rule. Sarah Rainsford reflects on Pope Leo XIV's impact in his first year, while Jeanette Vincent Deau explores Brigitte Bardot's cultural legacy and cinematic influence.
