Amanpour and Company

News and Public Affairs Series / 2 Seasons

Featuring conversations with global leaders and decision makers on the issues affecting the world today, Amanpour and Company adds to the long tradition of public affairs programming that has been a hallmark of public media for decades.

Watch: S2023 E6121

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The UN Votes to Condemn Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

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In Ukraine the rule is: Stand and fight -- in defense of democracy and sovereignty. At the United Nations today, member states voted 141 to 5 to condemn Putin's invasion. Barbara Woodward is the UK's ambassador to the U.N., having previously served as ambassador to China. She joins the program from the United Nations.

French Finance Minister on Economic Sanctions Against Russia

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In France, President Macron continues his effort toward a diplomatic resolution. In the meantime, the European Union and the U.S. are aggressively going after Putin’s economy. Russia's stock market has closed and as of today, the ruble is worth less than a single cent. Christiane speaks with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire in Paris.

"It's Military Censorship:" Russia Shuts Down TV Rain

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What are Russians watching and reading during the crisis? Kremlin propaganda dominates the Russian media and journalists are compelled to parrot the party line. Only one independent news channel remains: TV Rain. Forced off the airwaves, the channel continues its broadcasts on YouTube. Its editor-in-chief joins the show from Moscow.

Ukraine's FM: "[Lavrov's] Hands Are Covered With Blood"

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A strike on a local administrative building in Kharkiv killed 10 today, and President Zelensky told the EU that at least 16 children have died in bombings. More than one-half million Ukrainians have fled the country, and the U.S. is warning that worse may be yet to come. Dmytro Kuleba is Ukraine’s Foreign Minister and he joins the show from inside the country.

Unprecedented Sanctions Send the Russian Ruble Tumbling

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Unprecedented sanctions have sent the Russian ruble tumbling. The U.S. has now cut off Russia’s central bank from its $630 billion so-called sanctions-proof fund. Bill Browder is CEO of Hermitage Capital and the architect of the Magnitsky Act, used by President Biden to impose sanctions on Vladimir Putin and his oligarch cronies. He speaks about the tactic of cutting Putin off from his wealth.

Petraeus: Putin's War in Ukraine "Is Going Terribly for Him"

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Putin's war seems not to be proceeding as far and as fast as planned. But there is little hope for an early resolution to the conflict. On Sunday, Putin put his nuclear deterrent forces on high alert. David Petraeus, a former commander of U.S. Central Command and director of the CIA, joins the show to discuss.

Fmr. Lithuanian President: "[Putin's] Mind is Deteriorating"

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The people of Lithuania have lived in the shadow of Russia since they won their independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Several thousand Lithuanian women protested at the Russian embassy on Sunday, calling upon the mothers of Russian soldiers to rise up and stop the war in Ukraine. Dalia Grybauskaite was president of Lithuania during Putin’s first invasion of Ukraine in 2014.

Ukrainian MP Gives an Update on Casualties in Kyiv

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NATO leaders held an emergency summit today, announcing deployment of more forces and calling on Russia to withdraw theirs. Western officials are warning the Ukrainian capital could fall within days as Russian forces try to encircle Kyiv. Member of Parliament Lesia Vasylenko is also still in the capital city even as it is under assault.

Belarusian Opposition Leader on What Can Stop Putin

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In his attack on Ukraine, Putin is relying heavily on his neighbor, Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko, using the country to base Russian troops. Before Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Lukashenko was known as Europe’s last dictator, and a referendum this Sunday could further cement his grip on power – it could keep him in office until 2035 and move his country even closer to Putin.

Angela Stent: Putin Wants “a Disruptive World Order"

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In 2019, renowned foreign policy expert Angela Stent wrote a book titled "Putin’s World" that looked at how the dictator created a paranoid and polarized world. Now in her latest article in Foreign Affairs, she outlines “the Putin doctrine,” which she argues is getting the West to treat Russia as if it were the Soviet Union – a power to be respected and feared.

What is Putin’s End Game? Garry Kasparov on Russia’s Attack

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A vocal critic of the Russian leadership is Garry Kasparov, the chess grandmaster who ranked world number one repeatedly for 20 years before turning his attention to politics. He’s telling leaders to “help Ukraine fight against the monster you helped create.” Kasparov speaks with Walter Isaacson.

EXCLUSIVE: NATO SG on Putin's "Dark Message" and Chernobyl

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And as Putin marches himself into the ranks of global tyrants and pariahs, western powers promise massive and punitive sanctions. NATO’s Secretary General joins Christiane for an exclusive interview.

Matthew Chance Encounters Russian Troops in Kyiv

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Correspondent Matthew Chance is on the ground in Kyiv and encountered Russian forces just outside the capital city. He joins the program to explain what he witnessed and what it means.

Masha Gessen: What the Media Gets Wrong About Putin

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Journalist Masha Gessen’s latest article in The New Yorker tells of life on the Ukraine-Russia border, where locals talk of misleading propaganda and language divides. Gessen sat down with Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the current crisis -- and what the media gets wrong about Vladimir Putin.

Why Canada Has Been Training Ukraine's Military Since 2014

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Ukraine and the defense of European democracy were front and center at the Munich Security Conference this past weekend. Christiane sat down with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, who spoke about Canada’s support for Kyiv and its own struggles with the COVID-19 protests that paralyzed Ottawa.

Carnegie Moscow Center Dir. Discusses Ukraine Crisis

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To take the measure of the mood at the Kremlin – as well as that of ordinary Russians – Christiane speaks with Dmitri Trenin, director of the Carnegie Moscow Center.

Estonia's Prime Minister on the State of Eastern Europe

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The world remains on watch for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.S. intelligence having warned that war is imminent. In Ukraine, President Zelensky has called up military reservists and vowed that the country will not cede any territory. Estonia also borders Russia and its prime minister has been urging NATO to strengthen its defenses in eastern Europe. She joins the program from Tallinn.

EXCLUSIVE: Can President Putin be Deterred From Invasion?

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Experts say this could be the darkest day for Europe and the free world since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, and certainly the most serious crisis since the end of the Cold War. How can President Putin be deterred from invasion? Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission and joins Christiane for an exclusive interview.

Authors of Banned Books: It’s About Insecurity of Parents

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We’ve followed the recent rise in book bannings by school boards supposedly protecting kids from being uncomfortable. Yet discomfort can be an avenue to growth. Michel Martin discusses the issue with award-winning authors Jason Reynolds and Kiese Laymon, both of whose books have been banned or challenged by school boards around the country.

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