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World Service,17 Feb 2026,49 mins
Concerns grow over recruitment of Africans fighting for Russia
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President Trump says Ukraine must be prepared to come to the table fast to reach a deal with Russia as talks start in Geneva. Nigeria meanwhile warns its citizens over fighting for Russia in Ukraine. President Trump says he also believes the Iranians want to make a deal, as the foreign ministry in Tehran says the US is moving towards a "more realistic position." We hear from someone close to trump administration. And we are looking at the India AI summit that has just started - what's at stake . (Photo: Russian prisoners of war (POWs) and foreign nationals captured while fighting for Russia; Credit: Maria Senovilla/EPA/Shutterstock)
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