Two weeks after ascending the throne of Saint Peter, the first pope from the United States is being floated by world leaders for another pivotal role: peacemaker between Ukraine and Russia. The initiative to have the Vatican mediate talks between Moscow and Kyiv could be an early test for Pope Leo XIV,

Russian forces in Ukraine have made only small territorial gains this year amid steady resistance from Kyiv’s military, undercutting President Vladimir Putin’s assertions that his army has gained the upper hand in the war.

The European Union adopted on Tuesday its 17th package of sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The package hits 75 entities with full-fledged sanctions that include asset freezes and financing bans,

The EU adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, including a 17th package targeting Moscow's shadow fleet, and measures related to chemical weapons, human rights and hybrid threats,

The European Union must strengthen sanctions against Moscow to break the vicious cycle created by Russia’s repeated refusal to agree to a ceasefire, stated Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys,