China's special envoy to Europe is visiting Ukraine, Russia, and other European countries this week as tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a diplomatic offensive to secure military aid from France, Germany, and the UK, while his troops are making gains against the Kremlin. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised Ukraine's bravery and promised to give them hundreds more missiles and attack drones. China is seeking to play a role in the conflict, though it is unclear what that role will be.
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German leaders welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Berlin on Sunday for talks about a new package of military aid worth more than 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion). The aid includes tanks, anti-aircraft systems and ammunition, and was announced the day before Zelenskyy's arrival. He had previously met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday to seek support for Ukraine's peace plan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Vatican on Saturday to seek the support of Pope Francis for Ukraine's peace plan to end the war launched by Russia a year ago. During the meeting, Zelenskyy discussed the tens of thousands of deported Ukrainian children and held meetings with Italian officials. This marks Zelenskyy's first trip to Italy since the beginning of the Russian invasion, and the outcome of the meetings is yet to be seen.
Liverpool is hosting the 67th Eurovision Song Contest, which has been moved from Kyiv, Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict in the region. Locals have embraced Ukrainian culture and will be showing their support with British flags. The grand final will be a night of music, costumes, and culture, as the world watches to see who will win the continent's pop crown.
French Prosecutors Launch War Crime Investigation into Death of AFP Reporter Arman Soldin in Ukraine
French Prosecutors Launch War Crime Investigation into Death of AFP Reporter Arman Soldin in Ukraine
French prosecutors have launched a war crime investigation into the death of Agence France-Presse (AFP) reporter Arman Soldin, who was killed in Ukraine on Tuesday. The investigation, handled by the OCLCH, will seek to determine the exact circumstances of Soldin's death, which brings to at least 11 the number of journalists killed in Ukraine since 2014. The death of Soldin has highlighted the risks that journalists face while reporting in conflict zones, prompting the AFP to call for an independent investigation and greater protection for journalists in conflict zones.
On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation on Victory Day, calling for unity against the West's "untamed ambitions" and warning of a "real war" against Russia. His speech was met with a standing ovation from the crowd and mixed reactions from the international community. The future of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine remains uncertain, but Putin's speech has made it clear that he is determined to protect his nation.
At the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) Summit in Ankara, Turkey, a Ukrainian official and a Russian representative were involved in a scuffle when the Russian delegate's secretary snatched away a Ukraine flag. The Ukrainian official, Oleksandr Marikovskyi, grabbed it back, punching and slapping the Russian in the process. The incident has gone viral on social media, with many Ukrainians praising Marikovskyi’s actions and condemning the Russian delegate’s behavior. It is unclear what repercussions, if any, the Russian delegate will face for his actions.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an unannounced visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, one day after Russia accused the United States of being behind an alleged drone attack. The ICC recently issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Zelenskyy's visit is likely related to the warrant, as he was in The Hague to discuss the matter with the ICC and the International Court of Justice.