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World Service,17 Feb 2026,49 mins

Trump adds pressure on Ukraine ahead of talks

Newsday

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As talks on Ukraine resume in Geneva, Nigeria is among the latest African countries to warn their residents not to be lured and fight for Russia in Ukraine. President Trump said he didn't think the Iranian authorities wanted to face the "consequences of NOT making a deal." as indirect talks are set to start in Geneva today - we'll hear from security former advisor to President Trump's transition team. And we'll look at one school in Minnesota where some students are reportedly not attending class out of fear of being detained by US immigration agents. (Photo: A vendor walks at a street market hit by a Russian drone strike; Credit: Lina Liashonok/Reuters)

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