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Putin orders 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Ukraine amid stalled talks
world1 day ago

Putin orders 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Ukraine amid stalled talks

Putin issued a decree for a 32-hour ceasefire from 4pm Saturday to the end of Sunday for Russian forces in Ukraine, instructing troops to halt hostilities while remaining prepared to counter provocations; Zelenskyy had proposed a reciprocal pause on energy infrastructure, but Kyiv offered no immediate reaction. The move follows several failed ceasefires and ongoing fighting along the roughly 800-mile front, with US-mediated talks stalled.

Zelenskyy fires back at Rheinmetall chief: Ukraine’s drone program proves its mettle
world11 days ago

Zelenskyy fires back at Rheinmetall chief: Ukraine’s drone program proves its mettle

Zelenskyy criticized Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger’s sexist remark about Ukraine’s drone program, saying that if every housewife can make drones, every housewife could run Rheinmetall, and praising Kyiv’s world-class defense industry; Rheinmetall later said it respects Ukraine’s defence sector, while Ukraine expands drone production and European collaboration.

Ukraine pushes back after Rheinmetall chief's 'Legos' drone jab
world12 days ago

Ukraine pushes back after Rheinmetall chief's 'Legos' drone jab

Ukraine condemned Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger's remark that Kyiv's drone program is amateurish and built by 'housewives' with '3-D printers,' arguing that civilian-led innovation and battlefield results demonstrate the drones' value; Ukrainian officials and defense industry figures defended the program while Rheinmetall issued a conciliatory statement praising Ukraine's resolve and support.

Zelenskyy seeks Gulf security footholds during Jordan visit
world12 days ago

Zelenskyy seeks Gulf security footholds during Jordan visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Jordan to press for deeper Gulf security ties and defense cooperation with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE as Kyiv seeks external support amid the Russia-Ukraine war; Ukraine has deployed anti-drone experts to the Gulf and cited ongoing drone activity linked to Iran, while a drone strike on Russia’s Ust-Luga port was reported as the visit progressed.

Ukraine Deploys Drone-Defense Teams Across Five Middle Eastern Nations
world21 days ago

Ukraine Deploys Drone-Defense Teams Across Five Middle Eastern Nations

Ukraine has dispatched 228 specialists to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan to help intercept drones and advise on air-defense measures, signaling deeper security cooperation and potential long-term agreements with regional partners, including a broader U.S.-backed drone-cooperation package; the effort targets Iran’s Shahed drones while Kyiv seeks funding and technology in return.

Sean Penn is handed a salvaged Oscar forged from a Ukrainian rail carriage in Kyiv
world24 days ago

Sean Penn is handed a salvaged Oscar forged from a Ukrainian rail carriage in Kyiv

Sean Penn skipped the Los Angeles Oscars to visit Kyiv, where President Zelenskyy presented him with a silver Oscar crafted from a damaged Ukrainian rail carriage by the Ukrainian Railways chief; Penn, who won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, has long supported Ukraine, including lending an Oscar to Zelenskyy in 2022 and making a documentary about the president.

Druzhba fix opens door for Orbán to back Ukraine loan before EU summit
european-politics24 days ago

Druzhba fix opens door for Orbán to back Ukraine loan before EU summit

EU officials say Ukraine accepted technical support and funding to repair the Druzhba pipeline to restore Russian oil flow to Hungary and Slovakia, offering Viktor Orbán a way to back Kyiv’s €90 billion loan ahead of the EU leaders’ summit. Orbán has blocked the loan over oil deliveries, but Zelenskyy’s acceptance and Brussels’ aid raise hopes for a breakthrough, with sanctions and energy-security issues also in play as leaders prepare for Thursday’s talks.

Sean Penn Seen in Kyiv With Zelenskyy During Oscar Night
international-news25 days ago

Sean Penn Seen in Kyiv With Zelenskyy During Oscar Night

Sean Penn, who won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, was in Kyiv on November 8, 2022, spending time with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instead of attending the Oscars. Zelenskyy later posted on X thanking Penn as a true friend of Ukraine, noting his support since the 2022 invasion. Penn has spent considerable time in Ukraine, including directing the 2023 documentary Superpower about Zelenskyy’s leadership.