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BBC OS: 2022/06/30 16:06 GMT: Russia withdraws troops from Snake Island

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Russia withdraws troops from Snake Island

2022/06/30 16:06 GMT

2022/06/30 16:06 GMT: Russia withdraws troops from Snake Island

BBC World Service - BBC OS, Russia withdraws troops from Snake Island

Moscow has confirmed forces are leaving the strategic island

Moscow has confirmed forces are leaving the strategic island.

Russia says its forces have relinquished control of Snake Island in the north-western Black Sea, which has been fought over since the war began. Moscow says its withdrawal is a "goodwill gesture" to facilitate grain exports - but Ukraine is celebrating a victory. Our correspondent give sus some insight as to what this latest update means for Ukraine.

Protests in Sri Lanka continue as the country recently suspended sales of fuel for non-essential vehicles as it faces its worst economic crisis in decades. We’ll hear an update on how these latest cuts have hit its population and what the people are doing about it.

Unrest over the cost of living is also continuing in Ecuador. The country's president has promised to lower fuel prices across the nation after weeks of disruptive mass protests. Our correspondent gives us the latest on the protests and we hear from voices in Ecuador to get their thoughts on what's happening there.

Meanwhile we’ll be hearing more conversations from people based in San Antonio following the recent tragic death of migrants there crossing the US / Mexico Border. A mother and daughter who live in the area where the story happened will tell us what they think needs to change, and share their own experiences of being part of the Hispanic community in America.

(Photo: A satellite picture of Snake island, taken on 12 May, shows destroyed buildings. Credit: REUTERS)

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