How the war in Ukraine changed the world – Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK

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🗓️ 23 February 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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This week marks one year since Russia sent its troops into Ukraine. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, and the Ukrainian MP, Kira Rudik, to look at how the war has changed world politics. And, what the future may look like for Ukraine and Russia.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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0:00.0	This is the Guardian.
0:11.6	One year ago this week,
0:14.3	the new decision to make a special military operation.
0:19.6	Vehicles are clearly now moving forward towards the territory of Ukraine.
0:25.6	Tonight at 6, we're live in Ukraine and the country at war.
0:29.7	After a huge Russian military offensive by Lannessee and Air.
0:35.7	The world watched as Russia invaded Ukraine.
0:38.9	And while some predicted that Vladimir Putin's forces would win in a matter of weeks,
0:43.3	that's really not what we've seen.
0:45.3	When President Putin ordered his tanks to roll into Ukraine,
0:49.1	he thought we would roll over.
0:52.3	He was wrong.
0:54.3	Democracy was too strong.
0:57.1	So, on the anniversary of the invasion, where are we now?
1:00.3	How has the war changed the world?
1:02.3	And what's next for Russia in Ukraine?
1:04.7	I'm John Harris and you'll listen to Politics Weekly UK for the Guardian.
1:14.3	Today we'll be focusing on Ukraine.
1:16.9	How has Russia's invasion of the country changed our politics and politics in the world more widely?
1:21.7	And just a warning, this episode contains descriptions of war that some listeners may find upsetting.
1:27.3	Friday this week marks the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
1:32.1	A year ago, the world watched as Russian troops began what was described by Vladimir Putin at the time as a military exercise.
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