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How could a second Trump presidency affect the war in Ukraine?

John Simpson reflects on how the collapse of the Soviet Union has shaped Putin’s Russia.

John Simpson visits Russia's neighbour Latvia for a special episode of Unspun World where he reflects on how the collapse of the Soviet Union has shaped Putin’s Russia. With BBC experts in the region, John explores how a second Trump presidency may affect the war in Ukraine and looks at the Baltic balancing act over the threat from Moscow.

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Sun 2 Feb 202505:32GMT
BBC World Service Australasia

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