EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 25 MIN
The Ukrainian plot to sink the Russian economy
from The Story
In the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, citizens are facing escalating missile attacks from Russia and the country is out of interceptor missiles to prevent them. But behind the scenes, Ukraine has been plotting to bring down Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries. If successful, it could be ruinous for the Russian economy.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Catherine Philp, world affairs editor, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Emily Webb.We want to hear from you - email: [email protected] more: Ukraine is hammering Wildberries warehouses. What is its strategy?Clips: BBC, Sky News, CNN, The i Paper, Radio Free Europe, CBC.Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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