The Explanation · Mar 20, 2026 · 26:29
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John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the economic effects of the war in the Middle East, explores how the conflict is actually helping Russia, and looks at how the escalating tensions between Hungary and Ukraine might affect the upcoming elections in Hungary.
Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski