Key Ukraine peace meeting in London postponed

The meeting scheduled for Wednesday in London between officials from the United States, Ukraine, and the European Union has been postponed, after several foreign ministers cancelled their participation, according to Reuters.

Reports: Putin proposes Ukraine ceasefire along front lines

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed freezing the conflict in Ukraine along the current front line in a bid for peace, the Financial Times reports, citing informed sources.

Pope Francis: Funeral plans, will, conclave timeline

The Congregation of Cardinals has set Pope Francis's funeral for Saturday, April 26, starting at 10:00 AM (local time, 11:00 AM Moldova time), the French channel BFMTV reports.

Pope Francis died Monday from stroke: Vatican

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis died following a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, AP and Reuters reported.

Seven injured in Vinnitsa crash

Seven people, including a child, were injured in a road accident in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine on Sunday. According to Ukrainian media, the driver of the bus involved in the accident is a 64-year-old Moldovan citizen.

Eiffel Tower lights off in tribute to Pope Francis

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced that the Eiffel Tower will not be lit up on Monday evening to "honor the memory" of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88, news.ro writes.

Pope's death: European Union pays tribute to a man "of love for the needy"

EU leaders mourn Pope Francis, praising his compassionate, humble, and progressive legacy as a defender of the poor and suffering.

Pope Francis dies at 88 on Easter Monday

Pope Francis passed away on Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at 7:35 a.m., in his residence at the Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. The official announcement was made by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who conveyed with deep sorrow, "Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church".

Zelensky: Russia fakes Easter truce and attacks persist in some regions

Russia pretends to honor Easter truce, but attacks and advances continue in some front-line areas, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday morning, following the Kremlin’s announcement of a temporary Easter truce the previous evening.

Kyiv's reaction key to Russia Easter truce

The Russian Federation is to halt all military operations starting Saturday, April 19, until midnight on April 21.

Ukraine downs drones as Russian attacks cause damage

According to Ukraine's Air Force, last night the Russian army attacked Ukrainian territory with eight missiles and 87 unmanned aerial vehicles and drone simulators.

Russia launches missile attack on Kharkiv, killing one and injuring dozens

A person was killed, and at least 57 others, including five children, were injured in a missile attack by Russia on Kharkiv on the morning of April 18, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.