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?

We assess the possible timeline for ending the war in the Middle East, as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that more than half of his military aims have been achieved. Plus: Why Eurovision is heading to Bangkok.

We assess the possible timeline for ending the war in the Middle East, as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that more than half of his military aims have been achieved. Plus: Why Eurovision is heading to Bangkok.

What is the realistic timeline for ending the conflict in the Middle East?

The US president has given Cuba a lifeline, despite wanting the country’s socialist leadership to fall. Then: Volodymyr Zelensky uses the Middle East conflict to his advantage and Viktor Orbán flounders on the campaign trail. Plus: how does political satire make light from darkness? 

 

The US president has given Cuba a lifeline, despite wanting the country&rsquo;s socialist leadership to fall. Then: Volodymyr Zelensky uses the Middle East conflict to his advantage and Viktor Orb&aacute;n flounders on the campaign trail. Plus: how does political satire make light from darkness?&nbsp;
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Russian fuel enters Cuba after another Donald Trump U-turn

The US considers sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East. Then: Can Mark Carney’s alliance save world trade from Trump? Plus: British museums consider a tourist fee and funeral directors accused of faking reviews. 

The US considers sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East. Then: Can Mark Carney&rsquo;s alliance save world trade from Trump? Plus: British museums consider a tourist fee and funeral directors accused of faking reviews.&nbsp;

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

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