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  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3350
  • 01 Sep 2026
  • 35 min

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  • The Monocle Daily
  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3350
  • 35 min

As Vladimir Putin tells Iran it has Moscow’s support, what is he saying to Washington? Then: is the UAE trying to make itself indispensable around the world? Plus: has the price of gold made museum heists less sophisticated?

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  • Andrew Mueller

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