Optimism and betrayal in Ukraine

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Sarah Rainsford finds echoes of Russian life, language and hospitality in Eastern Ukraine, but how close do local people feel to their Russian neighbours? Life for the herding communities in northern Kenya is increasingly challenging, with droughts becoming longer and more frequent. Samuel Derbyshire has spent ten years living and working in this parched and barren region, he believes the flexibility and responsiveness of the Turkana people can help others navigate the uncertainties of our changing world. The Winter Olympics are well underway, with medals won and lost. Competitive spirit and top level performance have triumphed despite the pandemic, but one thing which has been missing is the sports fans, except that is for a select few. Stephen McDonell was one of the lucky ones. Known as the city of flowers, Sanremo is a picturesque town in northwestern Italy. For Italians, it's most famous for the annual song festival which came to an end last weekend. Dany Mitzman has been enjoying the glitz and sparkle of this showcase for singer songwriters young and old. Producer: Diane Richardson Editor: Emma Close (Image: Russian troops in fire training in the Yaroslavl region, Russia. Credit: EPA/Russian Defence Ministry Press Service handout)