With Ukraine launching a significant attack on Russian targets over the weekend, tensions are once again running high as the two sides return to the negotiating table in an attempt to find a resolution to the long-running war.
BBC’s Rob Hugh-Jones joined The Show to discuss how the first round of talks between Russia and Ukraine didn’t yield much in the way of significant progress and if there's any hope for this round.
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