This week John and Dmitry examine, through the hallowed mechanism of getting into an argument, the arguments China might be considering in favor of providing Russia lethal aid.

We also cover:

• Covid-19 - Several US agencies have indicated they consider the lab leak theory to be credible;

• Nigeria - A new president is elected in Nigeria but with only 37% of the vote, low turnout and facing some huge challenges; and

• UK and EU - A new pact is forged between the EU and UK on how resolve their differences over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland border.

International, Intrigue is the show where two former diplomats (Dmitry Grozoubinski and John Fowler) and the people they know break down the big stories in international news.

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