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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. U.S.-sponsored peace talks between Russia and Ukraine broke off earlier than expected today in Geneva, but participants are suggesting some progress was made. NPR's Charles Means has more from Moscow.
Chapter 2: What are the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks?
The Kremlin's lead negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, gave no explanation for the abrupt end to the meetings, described them as difficult and businesslike, and said they would continue at a later date. Ukraine noted progress in negotiations, a view shared by White House envoy Steve Witkoff, though neither provided further details.
Negotiations have bogged down over Russian ultimatums Ukraine surrender territory, including land not controlled by Russian forces, as well as Ukraine's demands for ironclad security guarantees from the U.S. should it even consider a deal. Ahead of the talks, President Trump said the onus was on Kiev to make concessions, saying Ukraine better come to the table fast.
Charles Mainz, NPR News, Moscow.
A federal judge has ordered that federal immigration officers cannot detain Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. As NPR's Ximena Bustillo reports, Abrego-Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration.
In her order, Judge Palazzini says that she has no reason to believe that immigration officers plan to swiftly deport Abrego Garcia. So to avoid his indefinite detention, she ordered that he must remain out of detention while his various cases play out in court. Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported to a prison in El Salvador last year, an order returned by Xenies.
The Trump administration brought him back to the U.S. months later, where he now faces federal human smuggling charges. Abrego Garcia denies the allegations. The Trump administration has considered deporting him to various African countries to which he has no ties, but has not taken the steps to do so. Jimena Bustillo, NPR News, Washington.
The Department of Homeland Security is still partially shut down as lawmakers disagree over how the agency conducts immigration operations. This comes after federal agents shot and killed two American protesters last month in Minneapolis. Details on negotiations have been scarce. Northern California is still getting hit by its first major winter storm of the season.
Heavy snow has fallen in higher elevations, and officials say teams have rescued six backcountry skiers caught in an avalanche. At least nine others are missing. Greg Michek of CAP Radio has more.
The skiers have been staying at backcountry huts and were heading back when the avalanche struck. The Sierra Avalanche Center had issued a warning for the area just hours earlier. Lead forecaster Brian Schwartz says dangerous conditions are complicating rescue efforts.
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Chapter 3: What legal challenges is Kilmar Abrego-Garcia facing after his deportation?
And I'm Corva Coleman, NPR News, from Washington.