Russian President Vladimir Putin says he believes the war with Ukraine is "heading to an end" as Russia and Ukraine began a three-day ceasefire and agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners. Speaking to journalists after events marking the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in World War II...
The Digest:
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for a worldwide day of peace on Christmas, publicly expressing "great sadness" that Russia has reportedly rejected a request for a temporary truce in Ukraine.
Key Points:
Pope Leo XIV has called for a global 24-hour truce on Christmas Day.
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The Digest:
Russia has launched a new large-scale winter assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, hitting gas facilities in the east and causing emergency power outages across eight regions. The attack, involving 320 drones and 37 missiles, marks a continued...