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Will Russia ever be the same again?

Can Russia ever be the same again since its invasion of Ukraine? Plus, the reality of life in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

This week John Simpson explores how life in Russia has changed since its invasion of Ukraine earlier in the year with Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg; how much longer the US might be willing to support Ukraine with North America editor, Sarah Smith; one of the most tumultuous years ever in UK politics with political editor, Chris Mason, and the devastating reality of life in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban with Yogita Limaye, 麻豆社 News South Asia correspondent.

Unspun World provides a look behind the headlines of the world's most important stories with the 麻豆社's World Affairs editor, John Simpson, and the 麻豆社's unrivalled range of experts across the globe.

(Photo: Russians at a bus stop in Moscow. Credit: MAXIM SHIPENKOV/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

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27 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Sat 10 Dec 2022 11:32GMT
  • Sun 11 Dec 2022 05:32GMT
  • Sun 11 Dec 2022 19:32GMT