Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announced Victory Day ceasefire is part of a broader strategy to manipulate perceptions and consolidate military advantages, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on 28 April.
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ISW: Putin weaponizes Victory Day ceasefire to strengthen Russia’s war effort
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Giovanni Angelo Becciu: Convicted Italian cardinal pulls out of conclave to choose new pope
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A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican said Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope.
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Two traffic accidents in Warsaw involving Ukrainians leave 17 Injured
Two separate traffic accidents occurred in Poland’s capital involving a passenger bus and a truck, resulting in 17 people injured, including 12 Ukrainian nationals.
Piotr Owczarski, spokesperson for the Masovian Voivodeship’s Meditrans emergency medical service in Warsaw, told…
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Everything you need to know about this year’s Cannes jury members
The 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to showcase a diverse and star-studded jury led by the acclaimed French actress Juliette Binoche, who will preside over the selection of this year’s prestigious Palme d’Or. Here’s who will be joining her on the jury.
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Global military expenditure sees steepest year-on-year rise since end of Cold War
The world’s 15 largest spenders all increased their military expenditure in 2024, with growth especially rapid in Europe and the Middle East.
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Volvo Cars to slash costs worth billions following weaker performance
Swedish auto giant Volvo Cars reported on Tuesday that it would be slashing 18 billion krona (€1.7bn) worth of costs, following its operating profit for the first quarter of the year falling significantly.
The company, which is owned by China’s Geely Holding, recorded an…
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UNHCR launches free online courses to empower Ukrainians to repair war-damaged homes and keep them habitable and warm
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Kyiv, Ukraine. In response to the multitude of challenges caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine – including the consequences of Russian attacks on housing and energy security – UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is taking steps to empower…
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Latvia sends another batch of strike drones to Ukraine
Latvia has sent a new batch of strike UAVs to Ukraine as part of the international drone coalition.
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced this on social media platform X and posted a relevant photo and video, according to Ukrinform.
“Another 1,500 combat…
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EU confirms it may separate Ukraine and Moldova on their path to membership
The European Union is considering continuing Moldova’s accession process separately from Ukraine amid Hungary’s opposition to negotiations with Kyiv.
Source: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos in an interview with…
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