Russian general assassinated by Ukraine: is Putin at risk?

World in 10 - A podcast by The Times

Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a leading Russian general in Moscow. The former British Army officer and chemical weapons expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon explains why Igor Kirillov was such a prime target for Ukraine and why Vladimir Putin will now be seriously worried about his own safety.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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