3 h. ago Trump says 'it is not important' for Zelensky to be involved in peace talks because 'he makes it very hard to make deals' and 'Ukraine has no cards to play with'

Donald Trump on Friday said he doesn't consider it essential for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be present at negotiations aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

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21 h. ago ‘Interesting discussions’: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods hold talks on golf’s rift

Woods joins PGA delegation at White House on ThursdayLIV representatives also present in WashingtonDonald Trump’s involvement in professional golf’s peace talks has ramped up further, with Tiger Woods among those afforded an audience with the US president at the White House on Thursday afternoon.Woods joined the PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, fellow board member Adam Scott and representatives of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in a meeting hosted by Trump amid increasing hopes the fractured sport can unite over the coming months. Key sticking points were expected to surround the precise role for Yasir al-Rumayyan, the PIF’s governor, in golf’s new world and where the Saudi-established LIV Tour sits on the sport’s schedule. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Donald Trump and Tiger Woods to meet at White House for talks on golf’s future

Woods to join PGA delegation on Thursday for meetingLIV representatives also set to be present in WashingtonDonald Trump’s involvement in professional golf’s peace talks has ramped up further, with Tiger Woods among those due to be afforded an audience with the US president at the White House on Thursday afternoon.Woods is expected to join the PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, fellow board member Adam Scott and representatives of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in a meeting hosted by Trump amid increasing hopes the fractured sport can unite over the coming months. Key sticking points surround the precise role for Yasir al-Rumayyan, the PIF’s governor, in golf’s new world and where the Saudi-established LIV Tour sits on the sport’s schedule. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago What role could the UK play in ending the Ukraine war? – Politics Weekly

Donald Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine have taken centre stage this week. But, with Ukraine excluded from US-Russia talks, could they really accept what might be on offer? And what role will the UK and Europe play?John Harris hears from diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour and columnist Gaby Hinsliff about what a resolution could look likeSend your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Trump's suggestion of giving Putin what he wants will make the tyrant stronger

"Having Donald Trump involved in high-level talks on the most dangerous conflict in Europe is like letting an extremely stupid bull loose in a china shop."

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58 h. ago Minister says UK will ‘play part’ in Ukraine security as Trump blames Kyiv

Dame Diana Johnson said the UK has a ‘vested interest’ in ensuring that the country is involved in talks over its future.

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63 h. ago Ukraine latest: Trump falsely accuses Kyiv of starting war with Russia after ‘very good’ peace talks in Riyadh

Kyiv will not accept results of US-Russia talks held 'behind Ukraine’s back', says Zelensky

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64 h. ago Ukraine latest: Trump falsely accuses Kyiv of starting war after ‘very good’ US

Kyiv will not accept results of US-Russia talks held 'behind Ukraine’s back', says Zelensky

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2 d. ago Ukraine latest: Trump says US won’t oppose peacekeepers as EU assured it’ll be involved in peace talks

Ukraine says no peace deal can be made on its behalf as talks in Saudi Arabia conclude

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3 d. ago Ukraine latest: Zelensky demands Kyiv is involved in peace talks after Trump and Putin start negotiations

Ukraine says no peace deal can be made on its behalf as talks in Saudi Arabia conclude

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3 d. ago Ukraine latest: Russia ‘won’t accept Nato peacekeeping troops’ as Zelensky demands Kyiv is involved in talks

Ukraine says no peace deal can be made on its behalf as talks in Saudi Arabia conclude

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3 d. ago Furious Zelensky warns he will never accept Putin's 'ultimatums' as he lashes out at US

President Zelensky said in Turkey today that while Ukraine wants the war to end, 'we want it to be fair and that no one decides anything behind our backs.'

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3 d. ago Russia warns it will not accept European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine at truce talks with the US

The comments came after Starmer said that he was ready to send troops to Ukraine as a guarantee of security, while urging a 'backstop' security commitment from the US

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4 d. ago Tiger Woods expects Trump talks to see LIV golfers back on PGA Tour in 2025

PGA Tour board members met Trump at start of February‘I think things are going to heal quickly,’ says WoodsTiger Woods has claimed LIV golfers could make a sensational return to the PGA Tour this year after the direct involvement of Donald Trump in the sport’s unification talks.Elite golf has been fractured since the launch of the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV circuit in 2022. A key upshot was the generally acrimonious departure of several big names from the PGA Tour to LIV. Despite the signing of a framework agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in the summer of 2023, progress has been glacial. Continue reading...

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