S7 Ep32: Espresso Martini Episode Ten

On this episode of Espresso Martini Chris and Matt take a look at Bakhmut means for Putin and Russia, the UK Government Blacklisting chemical weapons export Dan Kaszeta for being critical of the government on Twitter. They also take another look at the Turkish Presidential elections and accusations of Russian interference.

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Links to articles discussed: 

Putin & Bakhmut
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05/23/putin-is-toast-with-or-without-bakhmut/

Dan Kaszeta blacklisted by UK Gov
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65675247

Turkey
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/12/turkish-opposition-accuses-russia-of-election-interference-days-before-vote 


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