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Belarus opposition: Sabotage slowed Moscow's attempt on Kyiv

Sabotage disrupted Russian attempts to take Kyiv, according to Belarus opposition.

The exiled Belarussian opposition leader says a campaign of sabotage against Russian troops helped disrupt Moscow's attempt to capture Kyiv.

Also, Sri Lanka declares another state of emergency as protests continue over the rising cost of living.

And as unity among EU members is severely tested over further sanctions on Russia; we get the view from Slovakia.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss these and other issues are Iona Craig, a British-Irish journalist specialising in Yemen and the Arabian peninsular; and Janan Ganesh, a columnist and political commentator for the Financial Times newspaper.

(Image: Belarusian opposition leader, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. Credit: Getty Images)

50 minutes

Last on

Sat 7 May 202205:06GMT

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  • Sat 7 May 202205:06GMT