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"This is another attempt at Putin's manipulation." Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine is ready to work with all partners to end the war. Still, Russia is rejecting everything and is manipulating peace, trying to deceive the United States.
Washington and Kyiv have agreed not to include previously provided US aid in the deal.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported that Ukraine and the United States have agreed not to include previously provided aid in the resource agreement.
The conclave will convene on May 7
About 135 cardinals under the age of 80 from different regions of the world will participate in the conclave.
Military spending surpasses the Cold War record. SIPRI
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global defense spending reached a record $2.718 trillion in 2024, an increase of 9.4 percent compared to 2023. More than 100 countries increased their military budgets.
The Sistine Chapel is closed as cardinals prepare for conclave
One of the main tasks is preparing the Sistine Chapel for the cardinals in red robes.
