Tim Whewell

Katya Adler, BBC correspondent, shares insights from Nuuk, highlighting Greenland's cultural heritage and strong Inuit rejection of Trump's takeover proposal. Ione Wells discusses the strained US-Colombian relations post-military actions, revealing fishermen's fears in the Caribbean. James Innes-Smith tackles Japan's tourism surge and its impact on local communities, contrasting successful preservation efforts with areas suffering from neglect. Lastly, Tim Whewell covers the trial and acquittal of aid workers in Lesbos, showcasing local solidarity amid the migrant crisis.

BBC Current Affairs journalist Tim Whewell discusses the controversial slogan 'From the River to the Sea' in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict. He takes listeners on a journey through this contested land, exploring the complexities of the region, the impact on communities, and shifting beliefs towards a two-state solution.

It’s a year since Russia launched its war in Ukraine; a year that has brought failure, humiliation, defeat and heavy losses on the battlefield, and international isolation. The conflict has impacted the entire Russian population, with unprecedented sanctions and an unpopular and poorly executed nationwide mobilization. Ukraine was always considered Russia’s closest and most loved neighbour, and yet the Kremlin’s so-called ‘special military operation’ still apparently enjoys considerable support and acceptance among Russians. Journalists Tim Whewell and Nick Sturdee tell the story of how the war has been presented to the Russian people. They explore the myths, lies and truths that have won Vladimir Putin the support he needs to sustain a war effort on whose success his rule and place in history will depend. Talking to a Russian state TV talk-show host, Russia’s most famous war reporter, a singer and so-called ‘Z poet’, and volunteer Russian fighters in Ukraine, Analysis investigates how Russians' understanding of and support for the war are forged.