{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6825a844b1b74cbbae73d5a8/6abd2663aa9486328f0a13b4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Will Putin attack NATO? Former MI6 chief on Russia’s next move","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6825a844b1b74cbbae73d5a8/1790781034283-b1c2bf12-4ff5-45ec-ae09-54ce5bf491bb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As Russia steps up sabotage, interference and intimidation across Europe, how far is Vladimir Putin prepared to go?</p><p><br></p><p>Former MI6 chief Sir John Scarlett joins Tom and Patrick to explain what Putin wants in Ukraine, whether Russia could escalate into a direct confrontation with NATO, and why intelligence back channels may be crucial to preventing escalation.</p><p><br></p><p>Get in touch: <u><a href=\"mailto:generalandjournalist@thetimes.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">generalandjournalist@thetimes.co.uk</a></u></p><p><br></p><ul><li>05:28 - Did the West misjudge Putin?</li><li>09:46 - Is Putin under pressure?</li><li>15:04 - What does Putin want in Ukraine?</li><li>17:30 - Russia’s hybrid war against NATO</li><li>23:49 - Why the CIA Chief went to Moscow</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Sir John Scarlett, former MI6 Chief and co-founder of SC Strategy</p><p><strong>Hosts: </strong>General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn</p><p><em>Patrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.</em></p><p><strong>Producer: </strong>Julia Webster, Shabnam Grewal</p><p><strong>Executive producer</strong>: Priyanka Deladia</p><p><strong>Image:</strong> Kathia Mestanza, Getty</p>","author_name":"The Times"}