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The EU wants a Putin whisperer

The EU wants a Putin whisperer

Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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EU governments are discussing whether former leaders could represent the bloc in potential negotiations with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and rising fuel prices have triggered deadly protests across Africa. Plus, we look back at US Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell’s legacy as head of the central bank.


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EU mulls Angela Merkel or Mario Draghi as possible Vladimir Putin whisperer

Protests spread in Africa as fuel crisis deepens

Powell, Trump and the battle for the Federal Reserve

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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Katya Kumkova, Saffeya Ahmed, and Fiona Symon. Our show was mixed by Sam Giovinco. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 


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