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Russia Claims to Have Routed Last Ukrainian Forces in Kursk Border Region
Ukrainian troops have maintained a foothold within Russia’s western Kursk border region since launching a surprise attack there in August.
Russia Arrests Suspect in Car Bomb Killing of Top General, Blames Ukraine
There was no immediate comment from Kyiv as Russian officials filed terrorism charges against the alleged Ukrainian agent.
Trump, Zelenskyy Meet One-on-One at Vatican Before Pope’s Funeral
Both leaders spoke positively of their meeting.
Trump Says Russia, Ukraine ‘Very Close’ to Reaching Peace Deal
This comes after U.S. special envoy Steven Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia on Friday.
Politicians and Pilgrims Alike Gather for Pope Francis’s Funeral
The Pontiff’s final resting place will be the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, a few miles away from St. Peter’s Basilica.
Trump Says He Hopes Ukraine Will Immediately Sign Minerals Deal
Zelenskyy had resisted earlier versions of the minerals deal, citing the absence of firm security guarantees for Ukraine.
Witkoff’s Meeting With Putin ‘Constructive and Quite Useful,’ Kremlin Says
Witkoff’s fourth meeting with Putin came as the Trump administration pushes to end the Ukraine war.
What to Know About the Papal Funeral
Pope Francis’s funeral will be on April 26 at 10 a.m. local time, 4 a.m. ET, at St. Peter’s Basilica, followed by his burial in the Basilica of St. Mary Major.
Senior Russian General Killed in Moscow
The incident took place as Washington is trying to negotiate an end to the Russia–Ukraine war.
Trump Says Crimea ‘Will Stay With Russia’ Amid Push to Settle Conflict
Trump has traded barbs with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week over how best to settle the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.
Kyiv Mayor Says Ukraine May Have to Temporarily Cede Land to Secure Peace
Heavyweight boxer turned politician Vitali Klitschko made the statement after the Ukrainian capital suffered its worst attack this year.
Companies Legally Required to Block Children’s Access to ‘Harmful Content’ in UK
Communications regulator Ofcom said it will apply for a court order to block sites from being available in the UK if they fail to follow the Online Safety Act.
Trump Tells Putin to Stop After Russian Strikes on Kyiv
Trump said on Truth Social that he is ‘not happy’ with massive Russian air strikes on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on April 24.
Norway’s PM Visits White House to Strengthen Ties, Navigate Tariffs
Norwegian leaders will meet with President Donald Trump for the first time since 2018.
Pope Francis’s Body Placed in St. Peter’s Basilica for Public Viewing
Tens of thousands of people have gathered to pay their respects.
Trump Criticizes Zelenskyy as Ukrainian Leader Remains Opposed to Land Concessions
Zelenskyy, on April 22, reiterated his opposition to recognizing Moscow’s sovereignty claims over land that Russian forces have taken from Ukraine.
Vance Issues Ultimatum to Russia, Ukraine on ‘Explicit Proposal’ on Peace Deal
‘I think that we’ve put together a very fair proposal,’ the vice president said.
Planned London Meeting on Ukraine Postponed, UK Foreign Ministry Confirms
The meeting was postponed after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled his planned visit to London, where he had been slated to take part in the talks.
European Commission Fines Apple, Meta Nearly $800 Million Combined for Breaching Rules
The fines could result in escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Euro counterparts.
