Following Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the pontiff, thanking the Holy See for offering to host direct Ukraine–Russia talks and affirming Kyiv’s readiness for any format that could end the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Telegram that he met Pope Leo at the Vatican on Sunday after the new pontiff’s inaugural Mass, reiterating Kyiv’s readiness to engage in talks in any format that can achieve real progress toward ending the war with Russia. He also thanked the Vatican for its offer to host direct Ukraine–Russia negotiations and applauded its clear advocacy for a just, lasting peace.
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Poland Elections
Centrist candidate Rafal Trzaskowski led the first round of Poland’s presidential election on Sunday, edging ahead of nationalist rival Karol Nawrocki and setting up a high-stakes runoff that will determine whether Poland stays on a pro-European course or shifts toward a more nationalist path
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Romania Elections
Centrist mayor Nicușor Dan appeared poised to win Romania’s presidency on Sunday, defeating far-right, Trump-aligned rival George Simion in a closely watched election that could shape the country’s future within the EU and NATO.
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Ukraine-Russia War
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Talks in U.S.
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The U.S. says any deal with Iran must ban uranium enrichment. Tehran says enrichment will not stop. Both sides appear far from an agreement.
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