Ukraine attacks in Crimea
Is Ukraine stepping up attacks in Russian occupied areas?
Ukraine says it has damaged naval ships in the port of Sevastopol in Crimea and hit air defences. We ask Britain鈥檚 most recent defence attach茅 in Moscow, John Foreman whether Ukraine is stepping up its attacks on Crimea and how Russia could respond.
North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un continues his state visit to Russia with a tour of an arms factory. He met President Putin on Wednesday but what did they talk about? The 大象传媒鈥檚 Russia correspondent, Steve Rosenberg tells us how the event has been covered amidst speculation about a potential arms deal.
Decoys are not a new method of fooling opponents in war and last year, mining and steel company, Metinvest started making them. Oleg Davydenko tells Ukrainecast how his company鈥檚 mock-ups are being used on the front line.
Today鈥檚 episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Clare Williamson, Arsenii Sokolov and Niamh Hughes. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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