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Russia is ready to discuss a temporary ceasefire if progress is made towards a final agreement on peace in Ukraine, according to Russian sources. Among other things, they demand an agreement on which countries can contribute to a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
ConflictsAmerican and Ukrainian representatives will meet in Saudi Arabia next week. The idea is to establish a framework for a peace agreement and an initial ceasefire, says the US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff at a press conference, according to AFP. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is also traveling to the Arab country.
ConflictsWhen the Club World Championship is decided in the USA this summer, the total prize money from Fifa will amount to a staggering 10.5 billion kronor, according to the association. This can be compared to the 4.6 billion kronor that were paid out to the participating teams at the Men's World Championship in Qatar 2022.
FootballRussia's President Vladimir Putin has agreed to help the USA negotiate with Iran about the country's nuclear energy program, according to sources for Bloomberg.
WorldThe global market price of crude oil falls sharply for the second day in a row. An agreement between the USA, Saudi Arabia, and Russia – which has paved the way for increased oil production ahead – lies behind the development.
BusinessFalsterbo's collaboration with a member of the royal family in Abu Dhabi sparks debate. The criticism has been sharp from some quarters. Others believe it can be seen as a business deal in time and benefits the competition and Swedish equestrian sports.
SportsFalsterbo Horse Shows' name change has sparked criticism and shaken equestrian Sweden. Much due to the fact that the new main sponsor comes from the United Arab Emirates. It is an enormous patriarchal society where women have very little rights, says researcher Anna Vidén.
SportsIs Donald Trump controlled by Moscow? Is he in debt to Vladimir Putin? Or is Trump's obsequiousness towards the Russian leader simply an expression of admiration for autocrats? Whether Trump is actually in Putin's pocket – and if so, why – is a mystery. But there are clues.
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