Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after two hours

The Global News Podcast delivers a digest of international headlines. It covers Ukraine peace talks, noting slow progress due to Russian territorial claims and Ukrainian concerns about potential US pressure for concessions. The podcast also reports on a racism investigation in a Real Madrid-Benfica Champions League match, focusing on allegations against a Benfica player and the reactions. Additionally, it discusses the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, including details of a ransom demand and the sheriff's belief she is still local. Other topics include cheating allegations in Olympic curling, deportations from the US to Cameroon, the potential spread of the Chikungunya virus in Europe due to rising temperatures, the preservation of the first YouTube video's page, and the debut of Skimo at the Winter Olympics.