Orthodox monks in Ukraine defy order to leave Kyiv monastery over Russia links
Orthodox monks from Kyiv's 11th-century Pechersk Lavra monastery are fighting eviction by the Ukrainian government because of their church's links with Russia
As the pressure increases on Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hails the "great unity" within allies around the proposal which he believes is "one step closer" after meeting in Kyiv. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer and his Ukrainian, French, German and Polish counterparts spoke to US President Donald Trump on Saturday to update him on their progress on the so-called coalition of the willing. The five leaders in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday had agreed on the need for an "unconditional ceasefire". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
European leaders arrive in Ukraine to push for 30-day ceasefire
European leaders arrived in Ukraine on Saturday in a joint show of support as they call for Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire.
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Sir Keir Starmer says that European allies "together with the US" are "calling Putin out", as the pressure increases on Russia to accept an unconditional ceasefire. Speaking from Kyiv, the prime minister says allies will "ramp up sanctions" if the Russian president "turns his back on peace" as he and allies back plans for a 30-day ceasefire. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered heartfelt condolences after the death of Pope Francis, calling him âa great manâ and praising his efforts to build bridges with the Orthodox Church. Despite tensions over the Ukraine war and past criticismsâlike the Pope warning Patriarch Kirill not to become âPutinâs altar boyââPutin acknowledged Francisâ role in fostering dialogue and peace. The two leaders met three times and shared a complex relationship shaped by faith and geopolitics. The Russian Orthodox Church will send a high-ranking delegation to the funeral.
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Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates Easter
In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day.
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Hundreds of worshippers have attended a service at a historic Kyiv monastery, accused of maintaining links with Moscow, as the deadline for the eviction of its monks dawns.
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