
Why Did the Talks Between Putin and Zelensky in Turkey Not Happen Today?
A look at talks between world leaders in Turkey, where a breakthrough on peace in Ukraine was hoped for. And positive news for the UK’s economy: it grew more than expected at the start of the year.
Today, we look at talks between world leaders and their officials in Turkey, where a breakthrough on peace in Ukraine was hoped for. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the country's capital Ankara, but Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed away, despite having proposed talks. Russia editor Steve Rosenberg joins to discuss Putin’s thinking, as does former MI6 officer Christopher Steele.
And positive news for the UK’s economy: it grew more than expected at the start of the year. Deputy economics editor Dharshini David tells Adam whether it’s expected to continue to grow.
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- Thu 15 May 2025 00:30