Editor’s Picks: The microstate in Europe with close ties to Russia Editor's Picks from The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we consider the small republic of San Marino, which is surrounded by Italy. Nestled in the heart of the EU, the tiny republic is alarmingly friendly with Russia.

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