world
Here’s What Happened Around The World In May 2025
Here’s what happened around the world in May 2025.
ukraine
world
"I’m Here," Zelenskyy Said As He Arrived In Turkey For Ceasefire Talks To Find Out Putin Is Not Coming
“I feel disrespect from Russia. No meeting time, no agenda, no high-level delegation - this is personal disrespect. To Erdoğan, to Trump,” Zelenskiy said.
world
Pope Leo Called For Peace In Gaza And Ukraine, Saying "Never Again War" In His First Sunday Address
On May 11, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday address, saying “never again war” and warning of a “piecemeal third world war” or a third world war in fragments.
Politics
Russia's President Has Said He Is Ready For "Direct Talks" With Ukraine To Achieve "Lasting Peace"
Putin said the negotiations would be "without preconditions" to achieve "lasting, strong peace."
world
Ukraine Has Rejected Russia's Three-Day Ceasefire In May, Saying It Wants A Lasting Ceasefire Instead
Zelenskyy said that Putin's proposal was more a performance to showcase goodwill to the US but added that it is impossible to build a plan to end the war in two or three days.
world
Here’s What Happened Around The World In April 2025
Here’s what happened around the world in April 2025.
world
The Chinese Soldiers Captured By Ukraine Denied Being Recruited By China, Saying They Saw TikTok Ads
"I saw some videos on Douyin featuring people in military uniforms holding weapons. They were appealing." the captured soldier said.
world
Russian President Vladimir Putin Has Declared A Three-Day Pause In Fighting With Ukraine In May
Vladimir Putin announced in a statement on Monday, April 28 a 72-hour humanitarian truce from May 8 until May 10 to celebrate its Victory Day.
world
Trump And Zelenskyy Held A Private Meeting Before Pope Francis’ Funeral, With Both Saying It Was Productive
“Very symbolic meeting that has potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results.” Zelenskyy wrote.
world
Russian President Vladimir Putin Has Declared A Surprise One-Day Truce In Its War On Ukraine For Easter
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian attacks were continuing but called on Russia to extend the ceasefire beyond Easter day on April 20.
world
Russia Bombed Ukraine While People Were Celebrating Palm Sunday, Killing 34 People
Zelenskyy called for a “strong response from the world”, saying “only filthy scum can act like this – taking the lives of ordinary people.”
world
Ukraine Said It Has Captured Two Chinese Citizens Fighting For Russia In Ukraine And There May Be More
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has information that there are many more Chinese citizens in the occupier’s units than just these two.