146. Putin vs. Prigozhin, the power of Lebedev, and the battle for Southeast Asia

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  • 28 June 2023

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Is this the beginning of the end for Vladimir Putin? Did Boris Johnson overrule MI6 during his time as Prime Minister? Will Sunak be able to control inflation?


Rory and Alastair answer these questions, plus look at the situation in Cambodia, political activism in Guatemala, Rory's time in the Foreign Office, and much more.


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