
US President Donald Trump’s one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has led a number of newspapers this Friday, with the duo pledging to commence negotiations to end the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian, The Times, and the i all lead on the US President embarking on “peace talks” with his Russian counterpart; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky notably denied a seat at the table.
Friday's GUARDIAN: Trump says he has opened talks with Putin to end war in Ukraine#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/8JJvRB43Iw
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Friday's TIMES: US may provide air cover to protect Ukraine peace#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/WYAyXCCtuW
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Friday's i: 1949 deal to protect Europe from war is history - Trump's message to shocked world leaders#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/zwy0w2n0F2
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The Daily Express splashes with a plea from Mr Zelensky, who has “begged the world” to not sell out Ukraine in negotiations with Moscow.
Friday's DAILY EXPRESS: End the war but don't let Putin win the peace#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aJtzyfu88F
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A slew of EU and UK politicians adorn the front page of the Metro as European leaders lambast Mr Trump’s tactics with Putin, with some even comparing it to Europe’s treatment of Adolf Hitler in the 1930s.
Friday's METRO: 'Quick fix is a dirty deal'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/2K2byoJaOL
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The Financial Times looks across the Channel for its headline, with French President Emmanuel Macron describing Mr Trump as an “electroshock” that should serve as a wake-up call to Europe.
Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES: Macron says Europe must muscle up on security after Trump 'electroshock'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/bVAQpkKJpl
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The Daily Mirror runs with a piece on the King’s plans to venture across the pond to meet with Mr Trump.
Friday's DAILY MIRROR: King's trip to charm Trump #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/aFiQFYESl1
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The Independent, the Daily Mail and the Daily Star splash on Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, who has been accused of beefing up her resume and an “expenses scandal” at a previous banking gig.
#TomorrowsPapersToday - Independent
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Reeves rocked by expenses and new inflated CV claims
PM expresses 'full faith' in chancellor as it emerges she was investigated after claiming for handbags, perfume, earrings and wine - and was at Bank of England for nine months less than… pic.twitter.com/ulJmuA8dVW
Friday's DAILY MAIL: Reeves under pressure to 'come clean' on expenses#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/EsqoYegJ95
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Friday's DAILY STAR: Chancellor's Pinocchio CV in full..#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/8muKeUEhrV
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Britain’s defence spend leads The Daily Telegraph, as military chiefs warn Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the current fiscal outlay is simply not enough.
Friday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: '2.5pc on defence won't touch the sides'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1CcQTOMh4C
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And, lastly, The Sun splashes on The Apprentice candidate Dr Jana Denzel, who has quit the BBC show after allegedly ‘using racist language’.
Friday's SUN: Race-row Apprentice star quits#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/csHMOX7r05
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