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Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet

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The Ukrainian military says Russia launched 158 drones and missiles today

We hear from two residents in Ukraine on today's attacks and how Christmas has felt this year

Also: James Coomarasamy reflects on 2023 as told by The World Tonight archives...

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Biggest Russian bombardment on Ukraine yet: Putin say further prisoner swaps with US could be possible

Putin say further prisoner swaps with US could be possible

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Putin say further prisoner swaps with US could be possible

We speak to the twin brother of Paul Whelan - still held hostage

Brittney Griner lands in the US after prisoner swap - giving hope to other Americans held by Russia.

As Brittney Griner - the US basketball star freed in a Russian prisoner swap comes home - we speak to the twin brother of Paul Whelan - the American left behind in a Russian penal colony. 

Also on the programme: Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has thanked the army for stepping in during the Christmas strike period - but what do soldiers think about missing their holidays? And sexual harassment in public is to become a criminal offence in England. We hear from Conservative MP Caroline Nokes who is Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee.

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