Zelenskyy asks Vatican to mediate release of Ukrainian POWs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has provided the Vatican a list of Ukrainians detained by the Russian military, seeking diplomatic mediation for their release.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his Spanish counterpart, Margarita Robles, to discuss European security and strengthening Ukraine’s defence forces.
"Held a productive meeting with Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Spain Margarita Robles. We discussed key issues of common security and further strengthening of the Defence Forces of Ukraine. We identified priority areas of cooperation that require special attention. In particular, we focused on deepening industrial cooperation, strengthening air defence systems, supplies of ammunition and armored vehicles," Umerov wrote on Facebook.
Also, following the negotiations, the parties signed an agreement on the training of the Ukrainian military.
Umerov stated that Robles outlined detailed plans for Spain's assistance to his country in 2025, highlighting Spain's strong interest in learning from Ukraine’s experience in modern warfare.
"I am sincerely grateful to Spain for its steadfast support since the first days of the full-scale invasion, particularly for its military aid and training of our defenders," he added.
World leaders welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine has agreed to, calling it a step toward ending the conflict with Russia.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that military planning to safeguard a potential Ukraine ceasefire is entering the "operational phase" following a Saturday virtual meeting with world leaders. Military leaders will meet in London on Thursday "to put strong and robust plans in place."
A fire at a nightclub in Kocani, northern Macedonia, early on Sunday has left multiple people dead or injured. The blaze spread rapidly through the venue, engulfing the ceiling and roof. Authorities are working to determine the exact number of casualties.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Saturday at the US initiative.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has provided the Vatican a list of Ukrainians detained by the Russian military, seeking diplomatic mediation for their release.
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