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Trump ‘hopes’ Putin agrees to ceasefire as Moscow signals no truce yet

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is holding out “hope” that Russia will agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine as the first step to ending the brutal three-year-long war. “We know where we are with Ukraine,” he told reporters while speaking from the Oval Office alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. “Hopefully…

Putin thanks Trump for principles of ceasefire push, but does not say yes

In an address full of nuance, Russian President Vladimir Putin  on Thursday thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts to end the hostilities in Ukraine, but said he wanted lasting peace over a 30-day ceasefire. “The idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it,” Putin said in a carefully worded…

Poland calls on US to place nukes within its borders amid Russia threat

Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has once again called on the U.S. to place nuclear weapons within its borders in a show of deterrence to Russia’s continued aggression just over the border in Ukraine.A similar request was apparently made to the Biden administration in 2022, which was never agreed to, but…

Pope Francis is stable and showing improvements but will remain hospitalized

Pope Francis is continuing to show improvement and remains stable as he approaches one month in the hospital following a bout with bronchitis turned pneumonia.The 88-year-old had a “restful night,” the Holy See Press Office announced Thursday morning, which also marks the 12-year anniversary of his election to lead the…

Israel says Hamas sent a toddler to a military outpost

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that Hamas sent a 4-year-old Palestinian boy to one of its outposts. The IDF says it returned the toddler to Gaza in coordination with international organizations.”Hamas does not hesitate to use any means to cynically use and exploit civilians and children to…

Russia hits Zelenskyy’s hometown as Ukraine signals it’s ready for peace

Russia carried out an attack in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, that left one woman dead and multiple injured, according to Reuters, which cited Dnipropetrovsk regional governor Serhiy Lysak. The attack comes after Ukraine agreed to the US ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the brutal three-year war.The location of the attack may…