the reason is simple, russia is for big. ukraine is too simple. russia itself is the largest country on planet earth with a relatively huge economy for the region and 145 million people who live there. ukraine has a population of about 40 million. it s the poorest country in europe. it s got an average annual income that s much lower than albania s. so just by looking at the most basic wikipedia numbers, if ukraine remained a sovereign country, ukraine it would have to reach a negotiated settlement with russia. pitch battles were not going to do it. that s not a moral judgment. you can root for the ukrainian military all you want. it s still a fact. the second thing that was immediately evident about this war was how unusually destructive it was, and was going to be. it wasn t just ukraine that was getting pummeled, though it certainly was, it was the entire western economy, including our economy. russian energy fuels europe. a recession in germany was certain to lead to a re
Transport secretary Chris Grayling has said that by next year, Learner Drivers will be able to have lessons on motorways, to try to improve road safety. Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are henry mance, Political Correspondent for the ft, and Public Affairs consultant jacqui francis. Nice to have you both here. Welcome. Tomorrows front pages. The i leads with theresa mays Battle To Remain Tory Leader after the party lost its majority in the election. The telegraph reports a call from the conservative mp, jacob rees mogg, to cut stamp duty and income tax. In an article, mr rees mogg denies speculation that he is considering a bid for the party leadership. The Daily Express leads with brexit and calls for a second referendum from the former foreign secretary, david milliband. The times reports that Government Officials are rushing in key Brexit Decisions during the summer, whilst several politicians are on holiday. The Finan
Transport secretary Chris Grayling has said that by next year, Learner Drivers will be able to have lessons on motorways, to try to improve road safety. Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are henry mance, Political Correspondent for the ft, and Public Affairs consultant jacqui francis. Nice to have you both here. Welcome. Tomorrows front pages. The i leads with theresa mays Battle To Remain Tory Leader after the party lost its majority in the election. The telegraph reports a call from the conservative mp, jacob rees mogg, to cut stamp duty and income tax. In an article, mr rees mogg denies speculation that he is considering a bid for the party leadership. The Daily Express leads with brexit and calls for a second referendum from the former foreign secretary, david milliband. The times reports that Government Officials are rushing in key Brexit Decisions during the summer, whilst several politicians are on holiday. The Finan
Transport secretary Chris Grayling has said that by next year, Learner Drivers will be able to have lessons on motorways, to try to improve road safety. Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are henry mance, Political Correspondent for the ft, and Public Affairs consultant jacqui francis. Nice to have you both here. Welcome. Tomorrows front pages. The i leads with theresa mays Battle To Remain Tory Leader after the party lost its majority in the election. The telegraph reports a call from the conservative mp, jacob rees mogg, to cut stamp duty and income tax. In an article, mr rees mogg denies speculation that he is considering a bid for the party leadership. The Daily Express leads with brexit and calls for a second referendum from the former foreign secretary, david milliband. The times reports that Government Officials are rushing in key Brexit Decisions during the summer, whilst several politicians are on holiday. The Finan
The film review on bbc news. To take us through this weeks interesting Cinema Releases is james king. Welcome. What have you been watching . Ive been watching Charlize Theron in a spy thriller thats 007 meets basic instinct. The names blonde, Atomic Blonde. From the Academy Awards to the afterlife, oscar winner Casey Affleck returns under a sheet in a ghost story. And get ready to tap, clap and stomp your way through an uplifting new dance documentary, step. Quite an eclectic mix this week, james. Lets start with the big blockbuster. It looks like one. Yes, Atomic Blonde, so Charlize Theron stars in this. Its a spy thriller directed by a guy called david leitch. Previously hes worked on a movie called john wick with keanu reeves, that was a big hit a couple of years back. There are similarities, they are both very stylish. Style over content, really. Very violent, very polished, very cartoonish. But Atomic Blonde has some basis in real events because it is set in 1989 After The Fall of