The Explanation
Unspun World: Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine
2026-10-16
John Simpson explores the effect on civilians of Russia’s intense bombardment of Ukrainian cities, looks at how Turkey has become a more authoritarian state, and analyses China’s decision to regulate AI chatbots.
Producer: Kate CornellExecutive producer: Benedick WattCommissioning editors: Silvia Costeloe and Paul Royall
The Explanation
BBC World Service- No. of episodes
- 379
- Latest episode
- 2026-10-30
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Where the world is explained. Making sense of the big stories - looking behind the spin. Exploring the important questions about long-running stories and the latest global news. An honest, unvarnished, explanation of the world.
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