Battle Lines: ‘Russia is now but China is the long-term threat’

Will there be a Ukraine peace deal this year? What’s it like to be a reporter in China? Is Labour too wishy-washy on defence? And which conflicts should we be paying more attention to?

Venetia Rainey is joined by defence editor Danielle Sheridan, senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan and Ukraine: The Latest host Adelie Pojzman-Pontay to discuss the biggest stories of the year so far.

Plus, they reflect on what it’s like to be a foreign correspondent and the unique advantages and challenges of being a woman reporting on war and defence, including why can’t pregnant women go on Royal Navy ships.

Listen to Battle Lines using the audio player in this article or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast app.

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