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Q&A: Russia's veto power, Nato's Article 5, and Putin's succession plan

Q&A: Russia's veto power, Nato's Article 5, and Putin's succession plan

Update: 2025-10-02
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Is Ukraine seeing an exodus of young men? Why does Russia have veto power over UN resolutions? And would Moscow defend Minsk if Nato allies invoked Article 5 in response to an attack by Belarus?

To answer your questions, Lucy Hockings is joined by senior digital journalist Laura Gozzi, and Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse. The team also discuss US aid, China’s role in the conflict, and whether Vladimir Putin is grooming a successor for the top job in the Kremlin.

Today’s episode is presented by Lucy Hockings.

The producers were Laurie Kalus and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The executive producer was Lewis Vickers. The series producer is Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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Q&A: Russia's veto power, Nato's Article 5, and Putin's succession plan

Q&A: Russia's veto power, Nato's Article 5, and Putin's succession plan

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