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Putin on the fritz: Six months of war in Ukraine

Economist Podcasts

The Economist

News & Politics, News

4.35K Ratings

🗓️ 24 August 2022

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin expected to seize Ukraine easily. Instead he met fierce resistance. Ukraine has fought bravely, Russia poorly. We reflect on lessons learned in the past six months. Angola’s presidential election today is the most competitive since the country gained independence in 1975. And the Edinburgh Festival Fringe turns 75 this year. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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Hello and welcome to the intelligence from the economist.

1:02.2

In New York, I'm John Fastman.

1:04.5

And in London, I'm Jason Palmer.

1:06.7

Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

1:13.1

Voters in Angola, sub-Saharan Africa's third largest economy, head to the polls today.

1:18.7

Jouard Lorenzo, the incumbent, wants another five-year term, but his party has been losing support,

1:25.2

and trust in the electoral process is low all around.

1:28.3

And what's now the largest arts gathering in the world started off with eight drama troops showing up uninvited and staging anarchic cheap shows on the fringes of a snootier festival.

1:40.3

These days, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the main attraction.

1:52.0

But first.

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