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  • Affairs
  • Episode 3137
  • 23 Oct 2025
  • 35 min

Are Trump’s sanctions on Russia’s oil companies enough to send a message? 

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  • The Monocle Daily
  • Affairs
  • Episode 3137
  • 35 min

Trump sanctions two of Russia’s big oil companies. How big will the impact be? Then: China’s religious charm offensive on Taiwan. Plus: Vienna’s surprising history with voice messages.

Host
  • Andrew Mueller
Contributors
  • Monica Lillis
  • Steph Chungu

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