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Kate Adie presents stories from Russia, Germany, India, Iceland and Japan.

Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a Moscow court this week. Sarah Rainsford exchanged letters with him during his time in prison and reflects on his trial, and how it's being used by Vladimir Putin to send a stern warning to those who oppose him.

This closed trial in Moscow stands in contrast to the highly visible trials staged in Nuremberg World War II, where high-ranking Nazis appeared before a military tribunal. John Kampfner visited the southern German city, and reflects on what we can still learn from 'the Nuremberg idea' today.

Rani Singh travels to Uttar Pradesh – India’s largest state, lying east of the capital Delhi - seen by many as a microcosm of the country. Traditionally, it has not been a progressive place for women. but the situation may be changing: at least in one community, she finds.

Despite being a founding member of Nato, Iceland has no standing armed forces of its own. It does however provide support for the 31 member military alliance. And is perfectly placed to host Nato’s Arctic surveillance missions. In recent months, the F35s of the Norwegian airforce have made use of an air base in Keflavik in the island’s south-west. David Baillie was there to watch them in action.

Dairy consumption – and production - is not something that’s traditionally been associated with Japan, though it has steadily grown in popularity since the mid 20th Century. And in recent decades, a cluster of cheesemakers has sprung up – and Japan’s artisans are now impressing on the international stage, says Amy Guttman.

Series Producer: Serena Tarling
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
Production Coordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross