On Monday, the Kremlin offered a three-day pause in hostilities against Ukraine in May, to coincide with Moscow’s celebrations of the end of the second world war. In a context where Ukraine is calling for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, and…
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Putin’s ‘three-day ceasefire’ for sake of parade is not about peace
To end the war, the first step should be a complete ceasefire, Vladimir Putin’s “three-day ceasefire” is not about peace, Head of the President’s Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak said.
“I thank special representative of the U.S….
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Dachau memorial marks 80 years since liberation of Nazi camp : NPR
A still from a documentary film shows a U.S. soldier reaching out to outstretched hands of prisoners of the liberated Nazi…
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Another Ukrainian woman, two children evacuated from Syria camp
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Main Intelligence Directorate evacuated another Ukrainian citizen and two children, who were held in a camp in Syria for the past six years.
This was reported by Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha on X, Ukrinform…
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‘We need someone to build on the Francis foundation’
South African Cardinal Wilfred Napier Fox of South Africa has led an interesting life.
Born in Swartberg, South Africa in 1941.
Ordained a priest in 1970, he became a bishop in…
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We don’t punish neighbors – POLITICO
Trump’s tariffs — 10 percent on most countries, 145 percent on China and 25 percent on steel, aluminum and cars — roiled global markets when he announced them at the start of the month. The World Trade Organization forecasts that global trade will shrink by as much as 1.5 percent if…
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Problem of civilian hostages kidnapped, held by Russia requires increased intl attention, immediate response
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine appeals to the international community to respond to the conclusions of the investigation into the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roschyna in Russian captivity, said Foreign Ministry…
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Ukraine, Latvia intend to agree on mutual recognition, exchange of national driver’s licenses – Cabinet
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft agreement between the governments of Ukraine and Latvia on mutual recognition and exchange of national driver’s licenses.
As the representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the…
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Important for Ukraine to see new Pope’s rhetoric on war be clearer
It is important for Ukraine that the new pontiff speaks more clearly about the Russo-Ukrainian war than his predecessor.
This was stated in a comment to Ukrinform by religious scholar, Doctor of Theology Anatoliy Babynskyi.
“We would like the person (on the papal throne – ed.)…
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