Putin’s election plans and the Western Balkans’ EU-membership frustrations

Israel’s war on Hamas has provided cover for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But with Vladimir Putin planning to run as an independent in next year’s elections, we discuss what he has been up to. Plus: frustration in the Western Balkans at the slow pace of EU membership applications, Nepal’s Tiktok ban and how reality TV rehabilitates disgraced politicians. With Elisabeth Braw, James Rodgers and Andrew Mueller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.