Trial and terror: Russia escalates Kyiv campaign
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Trial and terror: Russia escalates Kyiv campaign

Oct 1, 2026
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Russia has embarked on a new campaign to quell Ukraine, focused on supermarkets, playgrounds and other civilian targets. Our correspondent reports on the toll on daily life in Kyiv. Despite the backlash against “ pervert glasses ”, companies continue to develop AI-enabled smart specs. And how the pen changed history. Guests and host: Oliver Carroll, Ukraine correspondent Henry Tricks, US technology editor Catherine Nixey, Britain correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Ukraine, Kyiv, civilian targets Smart glasses, Meta, pervert glasses Fountain pen, Simon Garfield Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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