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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 10 MIN

Is Ukraine sliding into authoritarianism?

from FT News Briefing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accused of authoritarianism after favoring loyalists in anti-corruption raids, and the Meta board settles a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over failing to prevent data breaches. Plus, FT columnist Ruchir Sharma explains why investors are going all in on Israel. Mentioned in this podcast:Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused of authoritarian slide after anti-corruption raidsMeta board settles Delaware case over multibillion-dollar cost of data breachesThe markets are signalling a clear winner in the Middle EastFT Weekend Fest Promo code: FTPodcastsToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Katya Kumkova, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accused of authoritarianism after favoring loyalists in anti-corruption raids, and the Meta board settles a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over failing to prevent data breaches. Plus, FT columnist Ruchir Sharma explains why investors are going all in on Israel. Mentioned in this podcast:Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused of authoritarian slide after anti-corruption raidsMeta board settles Delaware case over multibillion-dollar cost of data breachesThe markets are signalling a clear winner in the Middle EastFT Weekend Fest Promo code: FTPodcastsToday’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Katya Kumkova, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Kelly Garry, Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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