Moscow and Washington discuss the potential resumption of Russian gas supplies to Europe, among other issues related to the peaceful settlement of Russia's war in Ukraine, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed to the Russian state-run Interfax news agency.
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"This is a historic decision, as weapons for Ukraine will be purchased at the expense of the proceeds from frozen Russian assets through the European Peace Fund," Denys Shmyhal said.
Kurt Volker said that now "there is more alignment" between Ukraine and the U.S. under the Trump Administration than at the beginning of 2025.
Peter Szijjarto's announcement came after Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) allegedly dismantled a Hungarian military intelligence network operating in Zakarpattia Oblast.
The approval marks a key step in international efforts to hold Moscow accountable for what is considered the gravest violation of international law committed against Ukraine.
Although Moscow declared on April 28 that it would halt all military actions from May 8 to midnight on May 11 to mark Victory Day, strikes on civilian areas have continued.
Under Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's rule, millions of Ukrainians died during the Holodomor, a man-made famine in 1932–1933. The dictator also oversaw mass deportations, purges of Ukrainian intellectuals and leaders, and the suppression of the Ukrainian language and culture.
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According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), this marks the first time Ukrainian authorities have exposed a Hungarian military intelligence network conducting activities harmful to Ukraine.
Delegations from 35 countries and the Council of Europe gathered in Lviv as EU officials prepare to approve both new defense aid and steps toward establishing a tribunal for Russian leadership.
The ruling marks a significant victory for RFE/RL amid growing concerns about U.S. funding cuts to independent media countering Russian disinformation.
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U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new pope and leader of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, a senior cardinal announced on May 8 to crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square, according to Vatican News.
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George Simion, leader of Romania's far-right AUR party, who won the first round of the presidential election with nearly 40% of the vote, reiterated that if elected, he would oppose any further assistance to Ukraine and shift Romania’s focus inward.
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Foreign Ministry: Ukraine 'deeply concerned' over joint naval drills of Russia, China and South Africa
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Ukraine is "deeply concerned" about joint naval exercises that Russia, China, and South Africa launched just ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's all-out war, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleh Nikolenko said on Feb. 24.
"We are deeply disappointed that at a time when the international community condemns Russian aggression, African countries in particular, and strengthens the isolation of Russia to end the war, the South African authorities are borrowing the experience of the Russian war machine," Nikolenko said in a statement published by Foreign Ministry.
According to Nikolenko, a Russian frigate marked with the symbols "Z" and "V," under which "the Russian army is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine," is taking part in the exercises held off the South African coast.
The naval drills are taking place amid U.S. concerns that China is examing possibilities on whether to supply weapons to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
German news outlet Der Spiegel reported on Feb. 23 that Russia's military was discussing the mass production of kamikaze drones for Russia with Chinese drone manufacturers.
A day later, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin denied the allegations, saying that China "does not provide any arms sales to conflict areas or belligerents," CNN reported.
China's Foreign Ministry issued a 12-point statement on Feb. 24, outlining Beijing's position on the "political settlement" of Russia's full-scale war.
During his press conference later on the same day, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as quoted by Ukrainska Pravda, that he did not consider China's proposal a peace plan. He added, though, that the document included respect for international law, which already makes it possible to work with China.
Zelensky also said that he wanted to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. "I believe that it will benefit our states and security in the world… The issue is not only the war, we are interested in preserving economic relations."
The Wall Street Journal reported on Feb. 21, citing people familiar with the matter, that Xi was planning to visit Moscow for a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in the coming months.
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