ukraine_conflict

Day 797.

Today, we discuss the heavy fighting in the East as Russia approaches Chasiv Yar, we report on the inauguration of Vladimir Putin in Moscow and analyse Ukraine’s manpower crisis. 

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Articles / Episode Referenced:

'Putin renews oath for fifth term with Russia under firm control' (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68964677

'Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West' (Washington Post)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2024/putin-values-russian-society-conservatism/

Episode feat. interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza:

https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Vladimir-Putins-war-against-Russia-interview-with-Evgenia-Kara-Murza/B0CPMKG9CR

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Meta’s revenues jumped by more than a quarter in the first three months of the year, Brussels raided the offices of a Chinese security equipment supplier, and earnings from Boeing reflected a slowdown of 737 Max production and compensation to customers. Plus, weapon shipments are heading to Ukraine after President Joe Biden signed a highly anticipated $95bn foreign aid bill. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Meta shares fall as it predicts higher expenditure on AI

EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier

Pentagon rushes $1bn in weapons to Kyiv after Biden signs aid bill

Joe Biden tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy US weapons will arrive ‘quickly’

Boeing burns through $4bn in first quarter after door plug blowout

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Nato is trying to ‘Trump-proof’ funding for the war in Ukraine, Thames Water’s owners will start urgent restructuring talks, and birth rates are declining despite wealthy countries investing in family- friendly policies. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Thames Water owners to begin urgent restructuring talks

Why family-friendly policies don’t boost birth rates

Nato plans $100bn ‘Trump-proof’ fund for Ukraine

Southern growth spurt creates two-speed eurozone economy

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Michela Tindera, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Koch pulls Nikki funding after SC loss, Trump panics endorsing IVF, Biden donors horrified at reliance on notecards, Michigan voters stun MSNBC on Biden criticism, Zelensky blatantly lies about Ukrainian troop losses, US airman self immolates outside of Israeli embassy to protest Gaza war, Bibi freaks during critical interview as Israel crushes protests, woke Google AI reveals PC dystopia, Krystal and Saagar react to Taylor Lorenz vs LibsOfTikTok.

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Moody’s Investors Service advised staff in China to work from home ahead of its cut to the outlook for the country’s sovereign credit rating, Palestinians in Gaza are running out of places to evacuate to, and oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in five months. Plus, the FT’s Christopher Miller explains what would happen on the ground in Ukraine if western aid dries up. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Moody’s advised staff to work from home ahead of China outlook cut

Joe Biden says Republican refusal to fund Ukraine is a ‘gift’ to Vladimir Putin

Kyiv’s political feuds cause cracks in Ukrainian unity

Shattered Israel-Hamas truce leaves Gaza’s civilians with nowhere left to run

Republicans tell Joe Biden US aid to Kyiv depends on immigration curbs

EU budget dispute threatens €50bn war lifeline for Ukraine

Oil slumps to lowest in five months despite Opec+ production cuts

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Russia has added at least Rbs3.4tn ($37bn) to its budget for this year, the war between Israel and Hamas is starting to bite into Israel's economy, and Spain’s ruling Socialist party has sealed a contentious amnesty deal with Catalan separatists. Plus, Paris is rushing to make the river Seine clean enough for Olympic athletes to swim next summer. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Russia adds more than 3tn roubles to its budget

‘I’m not sure we’ve got a safety net’: Israeli businesses buckle as war hits economy

Pedro Sánchez set to retain power in Spain after amnesty deal with Catalan separatists

Paris bets on giant tank to clean up Seine river in time for Olympics

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Joanna Kao, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. 

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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 The Times Briefing for the afternoon of Friday 22nd September 2023

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The protests in France and war in Ukraine is discussed by Col Douglas Macgregor and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in this episode.

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The Times Briefing for the Morning of Tuesday 2nd May

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