Global News Podcast Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after two hours
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Feb 18, 2026 
Paul Adams, BBC diplomatic correspondent in Kiev, offers on-the-ground analysis of the halted Russia–Ukraine peace talks. Oli Foster, sports reporter, covers the Real Madrid–Benfica racism controversy and UEFA fallout. Joseph Awafru, lawyer for deported migrants in Cameroon, discusses legal protections and international arrangements. Richard Hamilton, ski mountaineering reporter, previews SkiMo’s Winter Olympics debut.
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Military Talks Progress But Politics Lags
- Military-to-military talks show genuine technical progress on ceasefire mechanics and contact lines.
- Paul Adams warns political commitment from Putin is still absent, so battlefield fighting will likely continue.
Starlink Limits Shift Frontline Dynamics
- SpaceX restricted Starlink access for Russian units, reducing their battlefield awareness.
- Paul Adams notes Ukrainians may exploit this temporary blind spot to push forward.
Match Halted After Alleged Racist Abuse
- Vinicius Jr. celebrated a goal then alleged racial abuse by Gianluca Prestiani, stopping the match under UEFA racism protocol.
- The game resumed after a pause but the atmosphere stayed hostile in Lisbon.