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Who supports Russia and why?
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Oct 21, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Last week, the United Nations General Assembly held a vote to condemn Russia’s illegal annexation of four regions in Ukraine. The resolution was supported by 143 countries but four voted against and 35 abstained. As bombs reigned down on Ukrainian cities and killed civilians, why is it that 39 nations either still support Russia, or remain neutral in this war? Today, our International Editor Lindsey Hilsum tells us about the countries that still back Moscow and explains whether any of them are beginning to change their minds as the war doesn’t go to plan for Putin. Produced by: Freya Pickford
Released:
Oct 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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