Russian dissidents say Putin is a 'tyrant and war criminal'

Two of the most high-profile Russian dissidents freed as part of a major prisoner swap say they refused officials' demands to plead for mercy from President Putin to secure their release. Vladimir Kara-Murza and Ilya Yashin said they considered him a tyrant, a murderer and a war criminal.Also in the programme, the Venezuelan government cracks down on protests against last weekend's disputed election.And North Korea is hoping that Donald Trump becomes the next US President - that's according to a senior North Korean defector.(Photo: Released prisoners make press statement in Bonn following prisoner swap between Russia and the West, Germany - 02 Aug 2024. Credit: EPA)