Ukraine defiant on the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion

The podcast focuses on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, highlighting President Zelensky's defiant address and visits by Western leaders to Kyiv. It covers the human cost of the conflict, particularly in Bucha, and examines the challenges Ukraine faces in obtaining support from the US amidst political pressure. The discussion includes Russia's losses in the war, featuring an interview with a former Russian army medical officer. Other topics include the first UK baby born after a womb transplant from a deceased donor, US military concerns about potential conflict with Iran, China's restrictions on exports to Japanese companies, and security concerns surrounding the FIFA World Cup in Mexico following the arrest of a drug cartel leader. Finally, the podcast touches on the restoration of Giotto's Bell Tower in Florence.