Could the Vatican become host to Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations? Could Pope Leo himself become involved? At least some signs point in that direction. Pope Leo XIV, who was elected on May 8, 2025, as the successor to Pope Francis, who died…
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Injury toll from Russian attack on Kyiv region rises to 31
The number of people injured in the Russian overnight air attack on the Kyiv region has risen to 31, including seven children, while four people have been confirmed dead, according to the National Police of Ukraine.
In the Obukhiv district, a hangar and building…
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Ukraine and Russia complete ‘1,000 for 1,000’ prisoner exchange | Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia have completed a “1,000 for 1,000” prisoner swap after three days of exchanges, amid heavy Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities.
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said on Sunday that the final 303 Ukrainian…
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We will work with allies to increase pressure on Russia
The Netherlands will work with its allies to step up pressure on Russia and expand EU sanctions.
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp made the statement on the social media platform X following Russia’s massive overnight attack, according to Ukrinform.
“Russia…
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Netherlands to send last F-16 fighter jet to Ukraine on Monday
The Netherlands will complete the delivery of its pledged F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine on Monday, marking the transfer of the final aircraft from a total of 24.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said this during the WNL op Zondag television program, Ukrinform…
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Putin understands only language of force
By launching a massive overnight assault on several Ukrainian regions, Russia is mocking the peaceful efforts of the United States.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova said this in a Facebook post, according to Ukrinform.
“Russians are relentlessly stepping…
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33 Azovstal defenders among those freed today
Among the Ukrainian soldiers released from Russian captivity today as part of the third stage of a large-scale prisoner exchange are 33 defenders of Azovstal.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.
He noted…
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Signals indicate preparations for new combined strikes against Ukraine
Signals within the Russian information space indicate preparations for new coordinated strikes against Ukraine.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, said this in a post on Telegram, as…
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Ukrainian Air Defender: Guns Aren’t Enough to Kill Russian Drones
Russia’s drone attacks are becoming increasingly complex, with enemy threats becoming harder to kill, the team leader for a Ukrainian mobile air defense unit told Business Insider. He said higher-reaching weapons are…
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Netherlands to finalise transfer of 24 F-16 fighters to Ukraine on 26 May
An F-16 fighter jet. Stock photo: Getty Images
The Netherlands will complete the transfer of 24 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine on Monday 26 May, fulfilling its earlier commitment to support Kyiv’s defense…
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