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Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of being “scared” to meet him for peace talks in Turkey, as the Kremlin has yet to confirm Putin’s attendance.   We get the latest on this with Misha Glenny, Rector of the Institute of Human Sciences in Vienna and a former BBC Central Europe Correspondent. 

Families are now receiving letters about hip operations their children had 15 years ago, raising serious concerns that the scandal over unnecessary surgeries is set to deepen. Reporting on this in The Independent today is Senan Molony,

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer published the UK’s proposals to change its legal immigration system. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Adam Boulton, Political Commentator and Former Sky News Political Editor. 

Raising a child in Ireland now costs €169,000. That’s according to research out today from Laya Life. We discuss these findings with Kel Galavan Money Coach, Author, and Qualified Financial Advisor.

The Vintners Federation of Ireland is urging the government to introduce a 40% excise rebate on draught products sold in pubs in the upcoming Budget. It is a critical measure to preserve Ireland’s pub culture and sustain rural communities. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was The Vintners Federation of Ireland CEO, Pat Crotty.

Kim Kardashian is set to take the stand in person today to testify at the trial of the men accused of robbing her at gunpoint and stealing millions of dollars worth of jewellery. We get the latest on this with Harriet Alexander, US-based journalist.

Today the Government to hear about leaving cert reform. We bring you up to date with what's on the cabinet agenda with Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent.

Hamas yesterday released Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier who holds American citizenship, as part of ongoing efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire with Israel.   It comes as President Trump is set to land in Saudi Arabia today, followed by visits to Qatar and then the United Arab Emirates. We get the latest on this with Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent. 

 US President Donald Trump has demanded that Ukraine should "immediately" agree to direct talks with Russia in a bid to end the war.  It comes after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his team were "ready to meet" Russian representatives following Vladimir Putin suggestion of peace talks, subject to an unconditional ceasefire starting today.  We discuss this further with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

Music artists looking for protection against AI. Dua Lipa and Elton John are among a group of artists looking for protection against AI.  Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly brings us the details.