Putting his first boot forward: Russian troops move

President Vladimir Putin has declared the independence of the two Ukrainian provinces of Donbas —and sent in "peacekeepers" . We ask what is next. The African Union was founded two decades ago this year; its early integration and diplomatic successes have since sharply faded . And our deep, interactive dive into Spotify reveals the slipping global dominance of English-language lyrics. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist , subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.