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Episode Synopsis
SITREP August 16th Is the Armed Forces breaching it's own covenant through their treatment of commonwealth veterans? Will the actions of the group Pussy Riot spark further protests in Russia? Plus we examine Russia's relationship with Syria and the growing influence from China. And we recognise the achievements of a Naval convoy in Malta during the second world war. PRESENTER: Glen MansellSTUDIO GUEST: BFBS’s defence analyst, Christopher Lee & Dr Martin MaCauley from University College London. Interviews:James Hirst has the opinion of Veterans Aid Chief Executive about the treatment of commonwealth soldiers and examines the cases of Isimeli Baleiwai and Kaedon White Tim Cooper reports from Valetta on the First Sea Lord's visit to Malta this week in honour of the Navy's service there 70 years ago. ............................................................................................................You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and on BFBS Radio at 1830 (UK time)Alternatively listen again on the website.
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