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World Service,01 Jul 2023,26 mins

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President Putin’s days might well be numbered, Russian service editor Famil Ismailov, tells world affairs editor John Simpson. John also discusses how united Ukrainians are now as the war drags on with Ukrainian journalist Olga Malchevska, and finds out why president Biden rolled out the red carpet for India’s prime minister - and what it says about China - with BBC Hindi reporter Zubair Ahmed. Plus, is populism in politics finally on the way out? Diplomatic correspondent James Landale, gives his take on some of the world's most memorable leaders. (Photo: Russian President Putin tours an exhibition on Remembrance and Sorrow day for those killed in WW2, Moscow, 22 Jun 2023. Credit: Gavril Grigorov/Sputnik/EPA) Producer: Pandita Lorenz and Benedick Watt

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