Report: Finland, Sweden set to join NATO as soon as summer
US officials tells UK-based The Times that Russia has made a "massive strategic blunder" as Finland and Sweden look poised to join the Western military alliance.
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Exit polls project Macron, Le Pen advancing to French presidential runoff
Macron was expected to win 28.1-29.5% of votes while Le Pen was projected to get 23.3-24.4% of voter support in the first round that was concluded on Sunday.
Economic record, Ukraine war could help Macron defeat resurgent Le Pen
The 53-year-old Le Pen is now a more polished, formidable and savvy political foe as she makes her third attempt to become France’s first woman president.
Zelenskyy seeks peace despite Russian atrocities
"No one wants to negotiate with a person or people who tortured this nation. It’s all understandable. And as a man, as a father, I understand this very well," says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But "we don't want to lose opportunities, if we have them, for a diplomatic solution."
'Russia threatens not just Ukraine, but all of Europe'
Civilians continue to flee eastern Ukraine before an expected onslaught by Russian troops. Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Kyiv a day after Britain pledges an additional 100 million pounds in high-grade military equipment to Ukraine. Ukraine and Russia carry out prisoner exchange.
Report: Biden will not remove IRGC from terrorism blacklist
Israeli officials cautious, saying the US decision is not final and Washington could make concessions in other areas, leading to the revival of the Iran nuclear deal.
Republicans introduce bill to cut federal funding to Amnesty International
Amnesty International "has proven itself to be a sham of a 'human rights' organization that perpetuates antisemitic propaganda and refuses to hold the world's dangerous and genocidal regimes accountable," Republican Senators Rick Scott says.
Russian missile kills 30 civilians at train station, Ukraine says
At least some of these Russian forces will be transferred to eastern Ukraine to fight in the Donbas region, according to the British Ministry of Defense. Kremlin laments its mounting troop losses as a "tragedy." Ukrainian government urges citizens to flee eastern cities immediately or risk death.
Israel backs Russia's suspension from UN Human Rights Council over war
The resolution adopted by the 193-member General Assembly draft expresses "grave concern at the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine," particularly at reports of rights abuses by Russia.
Ukraine calls for West to send 'weapons, weapons, weapons'
Ukrainians urged to leave country's industrial heartland while they still can after Russia withdraws from the outskirts of Kyiv to regroup for an offensive in the east. Russia accuses Ukraine of backtracking on ceasefire proposals.