Form-annex trick: Russia’s Ukraine-seizure bid
Form-annex trick: Russia’s Ukraine-seizure bid  
Podcast: The Intelligence from The Economist
Published On: Fri Sep 30 2022
Description: After a series of sham referendums, President Vladimir Putin is expected to annex four partly occupied regions of Ukraine. We ask what risks that move would pose. What has driven China’s president to amass such tremendous personal power? We introduce our new, long-form podcast “The Prince”, which dives deep into his life. And video-game music is rapidly growing in prestige.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer