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Zelensky welcomes talks with Putin

The United States says plans are being made for a meeting between Ukraine's President Zelensky and Russia's President Putin.

Plans are being made for a meeting between Ukraine's President Zelensky and Russia's President Putin - that's what Donald Trump's said - after the US President hosted Ukranian and European leaders in Washington. Their aim - to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Part of the talks - how Ukraine is protected after fighting stops. But what does any future security arrangement mean for the rest of Europe, particularly those bordering Russia? We'll speak live to an MP from Latvia.

It's reported that Hamas has agreed to a 60 days ceasefire, in exchange for the release of Israeli hostages. A formal response is awaited from Israel after to this new proposal from Arab mediators for a Gaza ceasefire.

And we report from the largest mental health centre for women in Afghanistan. The United Nations recently warned that the situation for women and girls in the country is getting worse, with number suffering from psychological issues on the rise. Many of those being treated have been affected by domestic violence, and now feel trapped in the mental health system.

Presenters: Rob Young and Pria Rai

(Photo:U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy walk during a meeting at the White House. Credit: Alexander Drago/Reuters)

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Tue 19 Aug 202505:06GMT

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  • Tue 19 Aug 202505:06GMT