PARIS — France’s foreign minister said Wednesday that he wanted “all” European countries to cooperate and start cutting back visas available to nationals of countries that refuse to take back illegal…
Though battling fatigue and uncertainty, Ukrainians still express hope, polls show
Despite rising uncertainty over waning U.S. support, growing existential questions and ongoing Russian advances, polls find Ukrainians remain generally optimistic about their future. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Camera:…
Ukraine, US agree on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say
KYIV, UKRAINE — Ukraine and the United States have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, three senior…
Kremlin disinformation campaigns aim to discredit French military in Sahel, analysts say
On Feb. 20, Ivory Coast became the latest African nation to expel French troops, taking control of the last remaining French military base in the country. This followed the departure…
Українські виробники знизять ціни ще на понад 100 медпрепаратів. У МОЗ оприлюднили список
Всі ці ліки не входять до переліку препаратів, ціни на які мають бути знижені відповідно до указу РНБО …
Україна і США узгодили умови угоди про видобуток корисних копалин – ЗМІ
Київ узгодив з Вашингтоном умови угоди про видобуток корисних копалин, яка, як сподіваються українські урядовці, покращить відносини з адміністрацією Трампа і прокладе шлях до довгострокових зобов’язань США у сфері безпеки,…
Dying to leave: Why Pakistanis are risking their lives to reach Europe
ISLAMABAD — When Amir Ali left the narrow alleys of his village in Pakistan’s Punjab province last summer for the plazas of Spain, he thought his dream of a better life…
German election winner: Europe must defend itself as US ‘does not care’
Friedrich Merz, who will likely be the next chancellor of Germany after gaining the largest vote share in elections Sunday, has warned that the United States “does not care much”…
Trial begins in Germany for 4 alleged Hamas members
BERLIN — A trial began Tuesday in Germany for four alleged members of U.S.-designated terror group Hamas who are suspected of organizing weapons caches across Europe. The country’s top prosecutor accuses…
Ukraine’s silent battle: Mental health crisis among war-weary troops
After three years of relentless war, Ukraine is facing a mental health crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed by soldiers suffering from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Doctors say the hidden…
Путін запропонував Трампу російські рідкісноземельні метали, які контролює його соратник – «Система»
Путін заявив, що у Росії більше рідкісноземельних металів, ніж в України і запропонував США взяти участь у таких проєктах …
Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in a hospital battling double pneumonia, rested well throughout the night, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pope was admitted…
Talks to protect Earth’s biodiversity resume with money topping the agenda
BOGOTA, Colombia — An annual United Nations conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year will resume its work Tuesday in Rome with money at the top of the…
Trump hosts French leader to discuss Ukraine endgame
President Donald Trump says he’s nearing a deal with Ukraine and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, after a packed day of meetings at the White House with France’s…
Musicians release silent album to protest UK’s AI copyright changes
LONDON — More than 1,000 musicians including Kate Bush and Cat Stevens on Tuesday released a silent album to protest proposed changes to Britain’s copyright laws which could allow tech firms…
China eyes Trump’s Ukraine strategy, strengthens ties with Russia
STATE DEPARTMENT — Three years into Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, China is closely monitoring U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy to end the war, as Beijing calculates its moves to position itself…
VOA Russian: Chechen leader Kadyrov wants to rule for life
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who has ruled the republic since 2007, said he wants to remain in power for life. VOA Russian spoke to regional experts who believe that despite…
VOA Russian: Analyst notes Russia’s military equipment losses in war with Ukraine
VOA Russian spoke to independent analyst Jakub Janovsky who documents Russian military equipment losses in the war with Ukraine. He noted that Russia has lost 136 military planes and 151…
Шмигаль розповів, скільки може коштувати відбудова України після війни
Коли ми говоримо про відбудову України, це означає, що європейські компанії можуть інвестувати в такі зусилля, наголосив Шмигаль …
Після викриття «Схем» Нацбанк позбавив ліцензії компанію громадянки Росії, яка скупила активи ліквідованих банків РФ в Україні
Рік тому компанія придбала в держави пул активів ліквідованих російських та українських банків, зокрема права вимоги зобовʼязань по кредитах на 2,8 млрд грн …
Projectiles thrown at Russian consulate in France, one explodes, says security source
MARSEILLE, France — Two projectiles were thrown at the perimeter wall of Russia’s consulate in the southern French port city of Marseille on Monday, one of which exploded, a French security…
Команди України і США на «завершальній стадії» переговорів щодо угоди про мінерали – Стефанішина
«Переговори були дуже конструктивними, майже всі ключові деталі узгоджені», – зазначила урядовиця …
Pope resting on 10th day of hospitalization
ROME — Pope Francis was resting Monday morning after a quiet night, on the 10th day of his hospitalization for a complex lung infection that has provoked the early stages of…
Germany’s Merz faces tricky talks with potential coalition ally
BERLIN — Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz will start trying to form a coalition government on Monday after his conservative bloc won a national election that saw far-right and far-left…
Ahead of UN action on Ukraine, US urges countries to vote no on rival European resolution
UNITED NATIONS — The United States is urging the United Nations General Assembly to back its resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Monday, oppose any…
What happens to the leadership of the Catholic Church when a pope becomes sick or incapacitated?
VATICAN CITY — While the Vatican has detailed laws and rituals to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns, they do not apply if he is sick…
Estonia pushing for EU to seize Russian assets for Ukraine
Brussels — Estonia has launched a new push to get fellow EU members to agree to seize frozen Russian assets and use them to help Ukraine, dismissing a Russian idea on…
American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi lands safely in Rome after security concern
Rome, Italy — An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi, India, landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern ,…
Свириденко: на окупованих РФ територіях України знаходяться критичні ресурси на понад 350 млрд доларів
За її словами, важливо зробити геологічні дослідження і перевірити ті запаси, які є на території України …
Kremlin hails Putin-Trump dialogue as promising
Moscow — The Kremlin on Sunday hailed dialogue between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin — two “extraordinary” presidents — as “promising,” and vowed it would “never” give…