Donald Trump says a “very big” deal for peace in Ukraine is close after meeting with Russia’s envoy. The US president’s son-in-law, who is mediating, has outlined some of the deal’s shape - and sketched out a new security framework for Europe.
World politicsThe cork popped when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced that Russia would be allowed to compete in international ice hockey tournaments. CAS said the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) was aware of the consequences if the Russian Ice Hockey Federation’s appeal succeeded.
Ice hockeyVladimir Putin, as expected, criticises the countries - including Sweden - that refuse to face Russia at the Ice Hockey World Championship.
Ice hockeyPoland warns that the threat from Russia will increase. “We can expect an escalation,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in Warsaw.
ConflictsArmenia, a traditional Russian ally, plans to formally apply for EU membership, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced.
ConflictsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes that the Democrats’ success in the US midterm elections could lead to increased support for Ukraine.
ConflictsSix people have been arrested in Poland on suspicion of spying for Russia.
ConflictsScandal-hit player Evander Kane is moving to Russia. According to agent Dan Milstein, the 35-year-old will sign with a KHL team.
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