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Putin gets what Putin wants - or does he?

Reality Check: Russia's increasing arsenal, the Greek dilemma, Hong Kong debates electoral reform, the threat posed by the Belo Monte dam, the "Fasten, Teilen, Helfen" Ramadan project

Russia's nuclear weapons

As Russia updates its old arms, its nuclear weapons are also getting a boost.

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Russia has a long running programme to update its obsolete weapons, but President Putin's current plans are sending a clear message and could spark a new arms race

While most analysts say this is mostly about posturing at a time of high tension between Russia and NATO, the planned investment in intercontinental ballistic missiles is a heavy price to pay, especially at a time when the Russian economy is struggling. Putin has had to back down on his military aspirations before, and might have to again.

Charles Maynes reports from Moscow on the messages the Kremlin is sending with its military expansion.

The Greek dilemma

Economist, Philippe Legrain, explains why the EU needs to change its policy on Greek debt, for the sake of both Greece and the Union.

Hong Kong debates electoral reform

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Pro-China activists are hoping for a "yes" vote, but are likely to be disappointed.

Lawmakers in Hong Kong are debating the controversial electoral reforms which would give residents the right to choose their Chief Executive, but only from candidates approved by China.

Pro-democracy activists say this is not sufficient and would represent a "fake democracy". The legislative council is very likely to agree, and reject the proposal.

Florence de Changy reports from Hong Kong.

Ramadan project

Jasmin Herdin of the Muslimische Jugend Österreich explains her organisation's charity event for Ramadan 2015, called "Fasten, Teilen, Helfen".

Brazil's Belo Monte dam

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Brazil's indigenous tribal people are at particular risk from the dam project

Prosecutors in Brazil are calling for a halt to the huge Belo Monte dam project, which is displacing indigenous people and violating existing agreements with local farmers and fishermen.

Sarah Shenker, a campaigner at Survival International, a global movement for tribal peoples’ rights, discusses what is happening.

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