We unpack the reasoning behind Trump’s change of heart on Ukraine. Then: we address Turkey’s cultural clampdown as streaming platform Spotify threatens to pull out of the nation. Plus: Finland’s Moomins turn 80.

We unpack the reasoning behind Trump&rsquo;s change of heart on Ukraine. Then: we address Turkey&rsquo;s cultural clampdown as streaming platform Spotify threatens to pull out of the nation. Plus: Finland&rsquo;s Moomins turn 80.

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. 

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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Trump’s Ukraine U-Turn and the Moomins turn 80

Kim Ghattas joins from Beirut as the US-Israeli war with Iran spills into Lebanon. 

Kim Ghattas joins from Beirut as the US-Israeli war with Iran spills into Lebanon.&nbsp;

Lebanon plunged into crisis by Israel’s attacks as the war on Iran expands  

Monocle security correspondent Gorana Grgić brings us the latest developments on the war in Iran. We head to Nicosia as the conflict reaches Cyprus. Then: we’re live from Oman as disruptions in the strait of Hormuz threaten global trade. Plus: the Madrid Design Festival.

Monocle security correspondent Gorana Grgić brings us the latest developments on the war in Iran. We head to Nicosia as the conflict reaches Cyprus. Then: we&rsquo;re live from Oman as disruptions in the strait of Hormuz threaten global trade. Plus: the Madrid Design Festival.

The war in Iran: the view from Cyprus and trade disruptions in Oman

We discuss how Ankara will position itself as regional attacks continue and hear from Iranians fleeing to Turkey. Then: China’s annual Two Sessions gathering begins in Beijing and Nepal prepares for its first election since youth-led protests toppled the government.

We discuss how Ankara will position itself as regional attacks continue and hear from Iranians fleeing to Turkey. Then: China&rsquo;s annual Two Sessions gathering begins in Beijing and Nepal prepares for its first election since youth-led protests toppled the government.

Trump’s Ukraine U-Turn and the Moomins turn 80

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