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Putin's Gamble

Vladimir Putin stands accused of launching an undeclared war against Ukraine. As fears of a wider war grow, John Sweeney challenges the Russian strongman on the killing in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin stands accused of launching an undeclared war against Ukraine. He has wrong-footed NATO and western diplomats. His rebel allies may well have the blood of the 298 passengers of flight MH17 on their hands but Putin has gambled boldly, playing on Europe's divisions. As fears of a wider war grow, reporter John Sweeney challenges the Russian strongman on the killing in Ukraine.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 12 Sep 201401:00
BBC Two Scotland & Northern Ireland only

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Credits

ReporterJohn Sweeney
ProducerMatthew Hill
ProducerNick Sturdee
ProducerDarius Bazargan
EditorCeri Thomas

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Sep 201420:30
    BBC One
  • Thu 11 Sep 201404:30
    BBC News UK & UK HD only
  • Fri 12 Sep 201400:30
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Fri 12 Sep 201401:00
    BBC Two Scotland & Northern Ireland only