Moscow
How oligarchs are being undone by social media
Journalist Greg Walters has been writing about how influencers and "beautiful people" posting glamorous selfies aboard Russian oligarchs' yachts are helping to bring down the incredibly rich people… Video, Audio
Al Gillespie on the threat of nuclear war in Ukraine
The ante has been upped in Ukraine in recent days as Russia attacked Kyiv with two cruise missiles while UN secretary general António Guterres was visiting the city. Professor of International Law Dr… Audio
Will Putin lose even if he wins in Ukraine?
Russian president Vladimir Putin has badly failed to read the room by invading Ukraine, says historian and political scientist Dr Liana Fix, and there are several ways he could ultimately end up… Audio
The Kiwi photographer on Ukraine's frontline
New Zealand photojournalist Amos Chapple has just returned from a stint on the frontlines of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Chapple, who is now back at his Prague base, reflects on his time on the… Audio, Gallery
Overseas Correspondent - Russia
Our Overseas Correspondent in Russia, Bryan MacDonald joins us from Moscow. Audio
Alexei Navalny vs Vladimir Putin
Alexei Navalny has been outspoken in his criticism of the Russian government for years. The former real estate lawyer became a shareholder activist and anti-corruption campaigner before running for… Audio
Sophy Roberts: The Lost Pianos of Siberia
Sophy Roberts is a travel writer who focuses on remote parts of the world. Her first book, The Lost Pianos of Siberia, charts her incredible search for an instrument in Siberia worthy of a brilliant… Audio
The no-fly journey from England to China
Dr Roger Tyers is an environmental sociologist at the University of Southampton who's just travelled from Southampton to Beijing without flying. He speaks to Jim about taking on the no-fly challenge.
…Former Moscow guard pleased with veteran recognition
A former guard at the New Zealand embassy in Moscow during the height of the cold war says being officially recognised for their service is an honour.
Defence personnel's Cold War service recognised
Defence Force staff sent to the New Zealand Embassy in Moscow at the height of Cold War tensions have been officially recognised for their service.
UK PM slams Russia, expels diplomats after Skripal poisoning
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May has laid out her response to the poisoning of a former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. Overnight Ms May explicitly blamed Moscow and… Audio
Putin offers to provide Congress transcript of meeting
The Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to provide Congress transcript of meeting the meeting between his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the US President Donald Trump. We cross to our… Audio
US lays charges against two Russia spies over Yahoo hack
For the first time US criminal charges have been laid against Russian government officials, over the hacking of half a billion Yahoo accounts in 2014. We cross to our our Russian correspondent for the… Audio
Thousands march in Moscow to remember killed opposition leader
Russia's former opposition leader Boris Nemtsov has been remembered overnight by thousands of people marching in Moscow. Our correspondent Steve Mort was there. Audio
The Best of Upbeat for 10 July 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to British architecture writer Owen Hatherley, before catching up with the star Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko ahead of his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra… Audio