U.S. and Russia start new Ukraine peace talks on a tricky footing, with few points of agreement

The United States and Russia began a new set of talks aimed at a partial Ukraine ceasefire Monday — even as the two sides disagreed over how well the talks in Saudi Arabia were going and after another night of drone strikes. American negotiators say they are hopeful of achieving “real progress” at the talks … Read more

Ukraine and U.S. teams hold talks in Saudi Arabia; U.S. envoy hopeful of ending war

Ukrainian and U.S. delegations discussed on Sunday proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure, Ukraine’s defense minister said, part of a diplomatic push by President Donald Trump to end three years of war. The meeting in Saudi Arabia, which precedes talks on Monday between the U.S. and Russian delegations, came as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about the chances … Read more

Thomas Tuchel reveals talks with Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden after England’s win over Albania

In the immediate aftermath, Tuchel admitted he had expected “more impact” from the duo, with Rashford recalled following a positive start to his loan spell at Aston Villa and Foden starting on the right-wing having previously grumbled about his use off the left at last summer’s European Championship. Source link

Destruction spans Russian and Ukrainian regions whose future rests on Trump-Putin talks

KORENEVO, Russia — The carcass of a burned-out American military Humvee lies outside a hotel in this front-line town. This is where Ukraine’s forces were halted amid heavy fighting in August last year, locals tell NBC News. Since then, Russia’s fight back bore fruit. The destroyed vehicle is a drop in the ocean of the … Read more

Mauricio Pochettino confirms stance on Tottenham return amid ongoing Daniel Levy talks

“I’ve seen always it’s difficult in football that that doesn’t affect all this type of situation in your relationship. For us, we split very well. One thing was professional, another personal and now, like the day after we left Tottenham, we keep always a very, very good relationship.” Source link

Alexander Isak transfer: Mikel Arteta’s ‘dream signing’ planning Newcastle talks amid Arsenal links

“I think I’ve said I’m not really thinking about the summer but yeah, that’ll probably be a talking point once the season is finished,” Isak said via an interview with The Times. “We will really see because no talks have been held yet. About my future, it’s nothing really I think about. Source link

Julian Alvarez penalty: UEFA to hold talks with FIFA and IFAB over double-touch rule after controversy

“Although minimal, the player made contact with the ball using his standing foot before kicking it, as shown in the attached video clip. Under the current rule (Laws of the Game, Law 14.1), the VAR had to call the referee signalling that the goal should be disallowed. Source link