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Will Putin attack NATO? Former MI6 chief on Russia’s next move

As Russia steps up sabotage, interference and intimidation across Europe, how far is Vladimir Putin prepared to go?Former MI6 chief Sir John Scarlett joins Tom and Patrick to explain what Putin wants in Ukraine, whether Russia could escalate into a direct confrontation with NATO, ...  Show more

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America has 11 aircraft carriers. So why is the US Navy struggling to deploy more than three at once?In this bonus video explainer, The Sunday Times’s Mark Urban examines the growing strain on America’s carrier fleet. These 100,000-ton floating airfields have long been symbols of ...  Show more

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