Episode description

Europe’s priorities have undergone a massive shift in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Gideon talks to political scientist Ivan Krastev about how central Europe is gaining influence within the EU as a result of the Ukraine war.

Clips: United Nations; France24

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Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner.

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