Mapping the World Essentials

Join us from Monday to Thursday for "Mapping the World Essentials": a 3-minute 30-second in-depth look at international geopolitical news.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Le dessous des cartes - L'essentiel
First Air Date	March 7, 2022
Last Air Date	May 25, 2026
Seasons	5
Episodes	103
Episode Runtime	4min
Language	French
Original Language	French
Production Countries	France
Production Companies	La Sept-Arte
Networks	ARTE

S05E82

Belarus: Ukraine worried

The Orechnik hypersonic missile that struck Kyiv on Sunday was launched from Belarus. This is likely part of a new Kremlin strategy: With the Russian army bogged down in the east, it is attempting to regain the upper hand by opening a northern front with Minsk's support. Belarus, Russia's backyard, has not always been so compliant.

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