Julia Ioffe and Clarissa Ward on Putin, Russia and the Women Fighting For A Better Future (Part Two)

Welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet. I'm producer Mia Serenti. For this episode, we're rejoining for part two of our live event with award-winning journalist Julia Joffay. Joffe joined us recently at the Kiln Theatre in London to discuss Putin, Russia, and the women fighting for a better future. She explored the history of modern Russia through the lives of its women, from the Bolshevik Revolution.

to today, and shining a spotlight on those who courageously defy the regime. She was in conversation with Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent. If you haven't heard part one, we recommend jumping back an episode to get up to speed. And a minor content warning that this episode does contain some strong language. Let's rejoin the conversation now live at the Kiln Theatre in London.

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