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Why did President Zelenskyy write an open letter to Vladimir Putin? Why did Putin say he was rude? And why are ordinary Russians complaining about the price of cucumbers?

In this episode of The World podcast, Yalda is joined by Sky's Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett to find out what it's like reporting from Russia. They talk about Zelenskyy's open letter, Putin's reaction, and what Russians are saying about price rises and internet shutdowns. The pair also examine whether the Kremlin is getting nervous and how the war with Ukraine might end.

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(c) Sky News 2026: Inside Putin's Russia: Is the Kremlin getting nervous?