US-Russia talks on Ukraine war

The US and Russia will appoint teams to negotiate ending the Ukraine war, the US State Department says, following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia. No Ukrainian officials were invited to the talks, and Ukraine has criticised them. We speak to our correspondents across the region to hear how these talks might play out.

It's been almost three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. We connect with three people we spoke to at the start of the invasion to hear how their lives have changed and how they feel about the future.

Lebanese residents are returning to their empty villages in the south following Israel's military withdrawal have found scenes of widespread destruction. The Lebanese army warned people not to step on the rubble for fear of unexploded ordinance. We speak to our correspondent in Lebanon.

Presenter: Luke Jones

Photo: Russian delegation arrives for Russia-USA negotiations in Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh - 18 Feb 2025

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