Russia-Ukraine war: Your questions answered

The leaders of the US and Russia have reportedly agreed to meet "very soon" to discuss the war in Ukraine. It's as President Trump's deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine or face more sweeping sanctions is due to expire on Friday. Our Washington, Ukraine and Russia experts answer audience questions about efforts to end the war.

Israel's security cabinet is set to meet to discuss plans to occupy more of the Gaza Strip. We are joined by our BBC Arabic reporter.

Civilians trapped in the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher have called for urgent action to prevent more people from dying of starvation. It comes as the Sudanese army says it shot down an Emirati plane allegedly carrying Colombian mercenaries and weapons for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Abu Dhabi has denied any involvement, despite repeated UN reports suggesting links. We speak to colleagues covering Sudan and Colombia, and to Sudanese citizens around the world.

Presenter: Mark Lowen

(Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 7 August, 2025. Credit: Gavriil Grigorov/Sputnik/Reuters)