Global News Podcast Ukraine and Russia agree prisoner swap after direct talks
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May 16, 2025 Direct talks between Ukraine and Russia have reignited tensions without a ceasefire, yet a prisoner swap has taken place. The aftermath of the military coup in Gabon raises questions on its political future, while a case against the man who attacked author Salman Rushdie culminates in a 25-year sentence. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is explored alongside shifting public sentiment in Israel, revealing complex international dynamics. A personal journey into shark conservation highlights the need to rethink our views on these apex predators.
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Limited Progress in Peace Talks
- Russia and Ukraine's direct peace talks ended without a ceasefire but agreed on the largest prisoner swap since the 2022 invasion.
- Key leaders did not meet, highlighting the limits of progress despite negotiations.
Putin-Trump Meeting Sidelining Ukraine
- Trump and Putin desire a direct meeting to solve global problems, sidelining Ukraine and European allies.
- Ukraine's Zelensky prefers a direct meeting but awaits a Putin-Trump summit instead.
Gaza Attacks Raise Ethnic Cleansing Alarm
- Israeli attacks in northern Gaza have intensified, targeting Hamas but causing mass displacement and loss of civilian shelters.
- UN officials label actions, including aid blockades, as ethnic cleansing, raising grave humanitarian concerns.
