Vatican diplomats seek to defuse outrage over Pope Francis' Ukraine 'white flag' comments
Efforts to negotiate peace in Ukraine require an end to Russian aggression and a fair resolution.
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Russian military plane with 15 people on board crashes after engine catches fire during takeoff
Russian military transport plane crashes in western Russia due to engine fire, leading to casualties.
In White House visit, Polish president pushes NATO to ramp up spending, calls on US to fund Ukraine
Polish leaders push NATO allies to increase defense spending amidst Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Scholz, Macron and Tusk to meet in Berlin to hash out differences on Ukraine
Politicians discuss EU membership, military strength, and climate issues in recent meetings.
Ukraine knocks out Russian refinery in major attack
Ukraine launches drone attack on Russian oil refinery, causing significant damage.
Putin says he's ready to use nuclear weapons if Russian state at stake, but 'there has never been such a need' | CNN
Russian President Putin emphasizes nuclear readiness amid tensions with Ukraine and US.