The US and Russia are in talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Ukraine hasn’t been invited to the talks. Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has said he won’t recognise a peace deal that is negotiated without his country being involved in the negotiation.

It’s been three years of war between Ukraine and Russia, but peace may still be far off and Trump entering the fray could be bad for Ukraine.

Washington’s shift on the Ukraine war marks a major break with European allies and comes as the Trump administration aims to repair relations with Russia.

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses whether Russia’s war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame, examines the implications of the surge in support for the right in the German elections and looks at the huge increase in government surveillance under the Taliban in Afghanistan.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit reflects Europe's concern over Trump's push to end the war in Ukraine and concede too much to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump expressed confidence Russian President Vladimir Putin won't press to restart the war if a truce can be reached. "I think he'll keep his word."

Ukraine Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Ukraine is fighting a “war for freedom” against Russia.

Kayode, has said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is finished and his days are numbered. Fani-kayode said Zelenskyy’s disrespect at the White House was an indication that his days are numbered and Russia had finally triumphed.