Rescue crews search for more survivors and victims. Also ahead this half hour a groundbreaking and controversial ceremony indias Prime Minister prepares to lay hindu temple foundations on the ruins of a mosque. A massive explosion has brought catastrophe to lebanons capital beirut killing at least 78 people and injuring follows ins more as a shockwave smashed through the city it erupted from a port warehouse where about 2700 tons of Ammonium Nitrate had been stored for 6 years is believed to be and set off by welders the blast was felt 160 kilometers away in cyprus countries around the world including lebanons traditional foe israel and now offering help as in a holder in beirut. Coverage. A massive explosion in the heart of the lebanese capital. Was. 6 the blast essential quavers across beirut shattering windows destroying buildings. And injuring hundreds. The streets were filled with panic and confusion much of the so your oh my call was down there it rolled over i think my injuries
Vent, russias new czar, the aftermath of Vladimir Putins constitutional addendum. Delighted to be joined by three voices. These three remarkable individuals are remarkable thinkers, incredible actors, and some of the most important strategists on the issues facing russias future. It is with utmost respect we welcome them to the conversation today. We are so proud to count them among our friends and have so much respect for their courage and the principles with which they bring their principles to the debate. Been ar putin has fixture of Global Politics for two decades now. After the symbolic july 1 vote on constitutional changes, many expect them to remain a fixture until 2036, perhaps. Is that the only possible out, or even the most likely . Russia is at a critical juncture. It is one of the hardest hit countries by the covid19 pandemic. Haveussian people increasingly found ways to voice their displeasure. What does the future hold for russia and what will we find in the aftermath of
Next, a look at russia under the leadership of president Vladimir Putin. The Atlantic Council discussed his Foreign Policy agenda. New opinion polls on his popularity. In the recent approval of a referendum that would allow him and the recent approval of a referendum that would allow him to remain in power until 2026. Good afternoon on the east coast. Good morning on the west coast. Good evening to those of you joining us in russia and across eurasia. I am the executive Vice President at the council. We are delighted to have you all of us to have all of you with us. The aftermath of putins constitutional referendum. I could not be more delighted to be joined by three outstanding voices. ,he former u. S. Ambassador these three remarkable individuals are remarkable thinkers, incredible actors and some of the most important strategists on the issues facing russias future. We welcome them here to the conversation today. We are so proud to count them among our friends. We have so much respe
Aftermath of putins constitutional referendum. I could not be more delighted. These three remarkable individuals are remarkable thinkers, incredible actors, and some of the most important strategists. We are so proud. Russian president bladder mirror flood putin has been a fixture of Global Politics for decades now. Remain int him to 2030 six. Is that the only possible outcome or even the most likely . Its one of the hardest hit ,ountries by the pandemic embroiled in foreign conflicts. As the russian people have repeatedly voiced their displeasure. Imagine a future, a future democratic russia perhaps . We are going to turn to hear from our remarkable group. Have the director of the institute for International Studies of the institute for International Studies and was a policymaker in the obama administration. Nvidia joins us from the moscow liberal foundation. It is a pleasure to welcome you back. Hope all of you enjoy todays discussion. Im going to turn you over to ambassador john her
To remain in power until 2036. This is just under one hour. Good afternoon on the east coast, good morning on the west coast and good evening to those of you who are joining us in europe and russia and across eurasia. Thank you for joining the atlantic council. Im the executive Vice President at the council we are delighted to be having you with us to talk about our event today. The aftermath of Vladimir Putins constitutional referendum and im joined by three outstanding voices to address this critical moment. Ambassador,. S. These three remarkable individuals are remarkable thinkers, incredible actors and some of the most important strategists on the issues facing russias future. Its with utmost respect that we welcome them here to the conversation today and we are proud to count them among our friends who and have so much respect for their courage and the principles with which they bring their positions to this heated debate. Aadimir putin has been fixture of Global Politics for two