The Intelligence: Zelensky’s plea
The Intelligence from The Economist
The Economist
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🗓️ 15 December 2023
⏱️ 27 minutes
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Summary
Volodymyr Zelensky is hoping to secure more aid from Washington. But the decision rests with a divided Congress. What does this mean for the next phase of war? India’s aviation industry is really taking off and this boom looks much more promising than the last (10:59). And, the riotous origins of eggnog (18:42).
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| 0:00.0 | They're not authors, but they help you shape your financial story. |
| 0:04.0 | They're not an airline, but they connect global businesses across nearly 160 local markets. |
| 0:10.0 | They're not interpreters that they listen to and understand their client's needs. |
| 0:14.8 | With global expertise and over two centuries of experience, Citi provides tools, insights and |
| 0:20.8 | guidance that helps clients thrive. |
| 0:23.0 | They're not just any bank. |
| 0:25.0 | They are city. |
| 0:27.0 | Learn more at city.com slash we are city. The Economist. |
| 0:37.0 | Hello and Welcome'm Jason Palmer. |
| 0:45.0 | I'm Ora Uganbei. |
| 0:48.0 | And I'm Jason Palmer. |
| 0:49.0 | Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 0:54.0 | How many airports do you reckon a country of 1.4 billion people needs? |
| 1:02.0 | Well, a lot. India now has double the number that it had a decade ago, |
| 1:07.0 | and it's still building more in a concerted effort to get millions of people off the ground. |
| 1:14.0 | And it's one of the holiday season's most divisive topics. |
| 1:18.0 | You either love or hate eggnog. |
| 1:20.0 | We look into the creamy, boosy beverage's history, and yes, of course, I have one along the way. First up there. |
| 1:35.0 | there. |
| 1:36.0 | At the end of a disappointing week, Ukraine's president, Volodimer Zelensky, has scored a small victory. |
| 1:50.0 | Yesterday, European Union leaders agreed to start membership discussions with his country. |
| 1:55.4 | The message to Moscow is a very clear one. |
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