Kenya says more than 200 of its nationals have joined Russian forces. We ask why Russia has its eyes on Africa.

Kenya says more than 200 of its nationals have joined Russian forces. We ask why Russia has its eyes on Africa.

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Why is Russia targeting Africans to fight its war in Ukraine?

The response from the coalition of the willing summit to the ongoing US push for Kyiv to accept concessions and we look at Syria circa the first anniversary of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fleeing Damascus.

The response from the coalition of the willing summit to the ongoing US push for Kyiv to accept concessions and we look at Syria circa the first anniversary of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fleeing Damascus.

A show of unity between Europe and Ukraine

As the world reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s first trip to Turkey and Lebanon, Andrew Mueller and Juliet Linley give us their two cents. 

As the world reflects on Pope Leo XIV&rsquo;s first trip to Turkey and Lebanon, Andrew Mueller and Juliet Linley give us their two cents.&nbsp;

The Papal tour and Monocle’s Paris Christmas Market 

A bipartisan resolution to block US military action against Venezuela without congressional approval and calls for an investigation into self-proclaimed “secretary of war” Pete Hegseth roil US Congress. Then: the latest from presidents Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron’s meeting. And: will an afternoon tipple boost Thai tourism?

A bipartisan resolution to block US military action against Venezuela without congressional approval and calls for an investigation into self-proclaimed &ldquo;secretary of war&rdquo; Pete Hegseth roil US Congress. Then: the latest from presidents Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron&rsquo;s meeting. And: will an afternoon tipple boost Thai tourism?

Why is Russia targeting Africans to fight its war in Ukraine?

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