Andrew Mueller reports from the Black Sea Security Forum, asking why Odesa matters beyond Ukraine’s borders and how Ukrainians have managed to keep fighting more than three years into Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion.

Andrew Mueller reports from the Black Sea Security Forum, asking why Odesa matters beyond Ukraine&rsquo;s borders and how Ukrainians have managed to keep fighting more than three years into Russia&rsquo;s brutal full-scale invasion.

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Odesa, the Black Sea, the front line and Ukraine’s future

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This year&rsquo;s Delphi Economic Forum was the stage for much contemplation over Europe&rsquo;s relationship with the US. Does anyone, even his own supporters, understand President Trump? We hear from Peter Baker and others.

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Odesa, the Black Sea, the front line and Ukraine’s future

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