Disunited Russia party? Moscow’s elections

The Economist Podcasts

• Episode: Disunited Russia party? Moscow’s elections
• Website: The Economist Podcasts
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• Duration: 00:22:12
• Published: 2019-09-06 11:59

This weekend’s vote will fill some fairly inconsequential city positions. But how it plays out will indicate the strength of a rapidly broadening, national movement against the ruling United Russia party. China has long been repressing the Muslim-minority Uighurs; worryingly, it’s now starting to squeeze the Huis, more dispersed followers of Islam. And, a well-intentioned anti-knife-crime push in Britain draws ire after targeting fried-chicken shops.

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