- Zelenskiy says Chinese citizens working at drone production site in Russia Reuters
- Ukraine war briefing: Chinese making drones in Russia, Zelenskyy says The Guardian
- China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says The Kyiv Independent
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Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship
On Tuesday, just a day after the death of Pope Francis, French President Emmanuel Macron said he will be cancelling his trip to Mauritius to attend the pontiff’s funeral in the Vatican on Saturday.
But Franco-Vatican relations have been anything but straightforward, marked by…
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Most Bees Nest in The Ground. Offering Rocks And Gravel Is a Simple Way to Help Them Thrive. : ScienceAlert
Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ground, these bees are facing rapid population declines.
But while there has been research into providing habitat for above-ground cavity-nesting bees, the nesting…
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Preparations begin for funeral of Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Basilica
In November 2024, Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside the Vatican.
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At London Talks, A Fraught Agenda For European, Ukrainian, US Negotiators
An Easter truce that wasn’t. The United States threatening to walk away from peace talks. Washington considering recognizing Russian control over Ukraine’s Crimea. Russia and Ukraine ramping up new spring offensives. The Kremlin signaling no let-up in its 38-month-old invasion of its…
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Trump will soon share the specifics of ceasefire talks in Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump promised that he would soon provide detailed information regarding the ceasefire situation in Ukraine. According to him, the US administration has held a series of successful meetings with representatives from both Ukraine and Russia in recent…
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Ukrainian intelligence shows destruction of Russian assault column on Zaporizhzhia front
Ukrainian military intelligence has released footage showing the destruction of a Russian assault force deployed for a breakthrough attempt on the Zaporizhzhia front.
According to Ukrinform, the video was posted on the official Facebook page of the Ukrainian Defense…
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Ceasefire talks among the US, Ukraine, Britain, and France are taking place in London.
This meeting was announced by President Zelenskyy on April 21, following a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg will represent the US at the talks. These discussions will…
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Ukraine’s real GDP growth in the first quarter was 1.1%.
The IER reports that in March, due to better access to electricity and the gradual recovery of demand, Ukraine’s economic situation improved slightly – real GDP growth was 1.3%. In contrast, in previous months the figures were lower: January – 1.2% and February –…
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