Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. The Americans said the four-and-a-half hour talks were an exploratory session to establish whether Russia is 'serious' about a much deeper negotiation to end the war. Correspondent in Kyiv Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann.
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