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Pope Francis
Pope Says Civilians Killed in War Aren't 'Collateral Damage'
Pope Francis said people "need to realise more clearly that civilian victims are not 'collateral damage' but men and woman, with names and surnames, who lose their lives."
Jan. 8, 2024
Russia
Unrest in Moscow Suburbs Over Lack of Heating in Subzero Temperatures
Authorities have tried to quell protests with one resident lamenting that he “wished they’d brought back the heating as fast as they dispatched the cops.”
Jan. 8, 2024
US
US Lawmakers Agree on $1.6 Trillion Federal Budget
US Congress takes an important step towards averting a looming government shutdown.
Jan. 8, 2024
Ukraine
Twin Musical Cities: Odesa and Lucca, Italy
Not even in wartime does the music stop. True to its historical links with Italy, the Odesa Conservatory has established links with Lucca, its twin musical city.
Jan. 8, 2024
Ukraine
Russia Evacuates 300 Residents from Belgorod
The Kremlin has tried to maintain a semblance of normalcy on the home front, but recent deadly strikes on Belgorod have brought the Ukraine conflict closer to Russians.
Jan. 8, 2024
Russia
Ukrainian Drone Op Takes Out Air Defense Systems Inside Russia
Ukraine’s special forces have been particularly active in the Belgorod region in recent days and this attack comes just days after a raid by Kyiv’s troops into the area.
Jan. 8, 2024
Ukraine
Japan FM in Kyiv Says Tokyo 'Determined' to Support Ukraine
Japan reaffirms its continuing support for Ukraine with a visit by its foreign minister.
Jan. 7, 2024
US
Washington Insider: Republicans’ Plan for Ukraine
Some senior congressional Republicans have put forward a plan to back Ukraine - but no one has heard about it. What is the “Proposed Plan for Victory in Ukraine.”
Jan. 7, 2024
US
OPINION: Predictions and Wishes for 2024 – Some Personal Thoughts
A prominent American-Ukrainian activist and lawyer shares his thoughts and hopes about the prospects that 2024 hold. The stakes are nothing less than democracy in both Kyiv and Washington.
Jan. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘We Were Sent to Slaughter’ – Captured Russian Soldier Reveals Woeful Training
Back in Russia, discontent over the treatment of soldiers is growing and on Saturday wives of mobilised servicemen held a protest right next to the Kremlin.
Jan. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Charap and Other US ‘Wise Men’ Who Would Manage America’s Decline – at the Expense of Ukraine
Without a grasp of how Russia understands its national destiny, any US attempt to pragmatically manage Moscow’s aggression becomes an elaborate recipe for managing America’s decline.
Jan. 7, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine Doubled Gas Imports From EU and Moldova in 2023
In 2023 Ukraine's gas import came mainly from Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Romania/Moldova.
Jan. 7, 2024
Russia
Wives of Mobilised Russians Protest in Earshot of Kremlin
Russian state media have to date largely ignored the women’s protest, with the Kremlin keen to project an image of national unity.
Jan. 7, 2024
Ukraine
Polish Farmers Suspend Ukraine Blockade
An agreement signed with the agriculture ministry provides for some of the subsidies as well as low-cost loans which the farmers have been demanding.
Jan. 7, 2024
Russia
Russia Cancels Orthodox Christmas Masses in Ukraine Border City
Russia celebrates Orthodox Christmas on January 7 and midnight masses are held on the night of January 6.
Jan. 6, 2024
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