Diplomacy gathers pace over war in Ukraine

This BBC World Service podcast covers major global news stories from February 17th. The episode features reports on US-Russia talks regarding Ukraine, European concerns about being sidelined in these negotiations, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's support for President Trump's Gaza plan, and the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo involving M23 rebels and Rwanda. The podcast also includes a segment on the anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death and a report on a North Korean defector becoming a K-pop star. Listeners gain an overview of significant international events and their potential implications.