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Reality Check: The power of the presidents

Ukraine talks in Geneva, Putin's motivations, presidential elections in Algeria

Ukraine talks begin in Geneva

The US, the EU, Ukraine and Russia are meeting in Geneva today to discuss ways to ease the tensions in eastern Ukraine.

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What is behind Putin's Ukraine policy?

Imogen Foulkes reports from Geneva on the significance of the meeting and expectations for a solutions:

Putin's mind-set

Meanwhile, in Moscow, President Putin makes his annual live broadcast and answers questions on Ukraine.

John Lough, a Russia expert at Chatham House, explains the mind-set and motivation for Mr Putin.

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Despite failing health, Bouteflika is expected to be re-elected

Algerian presidential elections

Despite suffering a stroke last year, and an increasing protest movement against him, Abdelaziz Bouteflika seems likely to win a 4th term in the Algerian presidential election today.

Analyst George Joffe discusses why Bouteflika has such a strong hold on power, and why the Arab Spring passed Algeria by.

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