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18.02.2025

18.02.2025Russia and America Dance in Riyadh

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 18.02.2025.

It displays 72 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.02.2025Russia and America Dance in Riyadh
The US-Russia negotiations in Riyadh dominated Spanish coverage, marking Europe's complete exclusion from Ukraine peace talks. Morning reports highlighted Paris-London military leadership emerging as Spain and Germany resisted troop deployments. By midday, Putin's openness to negotiations with Zelensky emerged alongside his acceptance of Ukraine's EU membership but rejection of NATO entry.

The five-hour Lavrov-Rubio meeting concluded with agreement to "respect mutual interests" and establish a high-level team for Ukraine negotiations, while European arms manufacturer Rheinmetall described Europe as relegated to "the children's table." Evening coverage revealed US considerations of allowing Russia to retain occupied territories, prompting Zelensky's firm rejection. Trump's pressure on Romania regarding Andrew Tate and potential olive oil tariffs highlighted growing US influence over European affairs.
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06:32Paris-London Lead as Europe Splits on Ukraine

The newspapers report on a growing division in Europe's military response to Ukraine, with Paris and London taking leadership while Spain and Germany remain hesitant to send troops (El Español, La Marea, Público). Trump's threat of tariffs on olive oil adds pressure on Spanish producers (Libertad Digital). In German news, Baden-Württemberg's small businesses show resilience amid crisis (El País), while Merz advances his strict migration stance before elections (La Vanguardia).
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10:15Peace Talks Leave Europe Out

The newspapers report on US-Russia negotiations proceeding without Ukraine or EU participation (El Español), while domestic issues dominate other coverage. A gambling addict campaigns to remove slot machines from bars (El País), and Barcelona sees 5,600 bar ownership changes in five years (El Periódico). The government's energy poverty plan shows only 21% implementation (El Salto), as PSOE and Sumar clash over minimum wage taxation (Público, 20minutos).
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12:40Putin Opens Door to Talks

The newspapers report on Putin's openness to negotiations with Zelensky, as Russian and US diplomats Lavrov and Rubio meet in Riyadh (El Confidencial, Público, 20minutos). Putin acknowledges Ukraine's right to join EU but opposes NATO membership (La Razón). Meanwhile, Russia warns against European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine (El Español). Korean fighters in Ukraine describe Russian forces as weaker than expected (El Mundo).
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16:47Riyadh Talks Leave Europe at Children's Table

The newspapers report on US-Russia talks in Riyadh, where both sides agreed to create a high-level team for Ukraine negotiations (Público, La Razón), though peace remains "distant" (El Español). US considers allowing Putin to keep occupied territories, prompting strong objection from Zelensky (20minutos). European exclusion from talks draws criticism, with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall describing Europe as relegated to "the children's table" (Libertad Digital, El Salto).
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