Trump says 'inflammatory' Zelenskyy statement on Crimea prolongs war with Russia
Wednesday, 23 April 2025 () President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for saying that Ukraine would never accept Russian control of Crimea. The president said the remark was "harmful" to peace efforts.
Trump has distanced himself from the 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia, placing full blame on then-President Barack Obama. In a bold statement, Trump declared that reclaiming Crimea from Russia would be a “very difficult thing to do,” hinting that the peninsula may never return to Ukrainian...
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French President Emmanuel Macron paid a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, describing him as a "man of humility" who stood "alongside the most vulnerable and the most fragile." Macron expressed his condolences to Catholics worldwide, emphasizing the Pope's compassion during times of war and brutality.
The funeral of Pope Francis is set to take place in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, with numerous world leaders and dignitaries in attendance, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremony is expected to be the Vatican’s largest single-day event since the funeral of Pope John Paul II two decades ago, potentially drawing over 200,000 attendees.
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Pope Francis, who passed away at age 88, will be laid to rest this Saturday at St. Peter’s Square, Rome. Tens of thousands of mourners, including 170 foreign delegations and top global leaders like Trump, Macron, Zelenskyy, and Prince William, will attend. The funeral, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, follows a week of tributes from over 130,000 people. Security will be unprecedented with fighter jets, anti-drone systems, and 2,000 officers deployed. In keeping with his humble nature, Francis requested a simple wooden coffin and burial outside the Vatican.
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Kemi Badenoch reiterated her support for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid talks of deploying British troops to Ukraine. When asked if there was a high risk factor with sending British troops to Ukraine, the Opposition leader said: "This is something we need to be very careful about with how we provide support. We don't want to put British troops in a situation that's going to create more danger and escalate things." Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Zelensky appeared visibly caught off-guard when President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly declared that Ukraine was ready for an unconditional ceasefire. The statement—dropped like a diplomatic bombshell—came during joint remarks and stunned observers, raising questions about Zelensky's true stance on peace negotiations. As Ramaphosa positioned Africa as a key player in ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Zelensky remained tight-lipped, sparking a media frenzy and speculation about behind-the-scenes tensions
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Putin has launched a scathing attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of violating the proposed Easter ceasefire nearly 4,900 times within 48 hours. According to Russian officials, over 90 drone strikes and the use of U.S.-supplied HIMARS rockets were reported in just 30 hours. Moscow claims Zelensky deliberately shattered the truce, treating Easter as a “signal for war.” The Kremlin also accused Kyiv of following Western orders to sabotage peace talks and prolong the conflict. The tension mounts as Trump also expresses growing frustration with Zelensky's peace approach.
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Allies asked Kyiv ‘not to provoke Russia’ during Crimea annexation, Mejlis leader tells Euronews
Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine didn't fight for Crimea 11 years ago "when it was handed over to Russia without a shot being fired" is both disrespectful and false, Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis told Euronews.
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President Trump publicly scolded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying Crimea is no longer a topic for negotiation, claiming it was lost under President Obama. Zelensky fiercely rejected Trump's position, insisting Ukraine will never recognize the Russian annexation of Crimea. The exchange intensified tensions in peace talks, with Trump accusing Zelensky of blocking a potential deal to end the war. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump blamed Ukraine for not defending Crimea in 2014 and accused Zelensky of harming the peace process with Russia.
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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has issued a dramatic ultimatum to Ukraine and Russia: accept America’s explicit peace proposal or risk losing U.S. support entirely. Speaking in India, Vance called for both sides to make concessions, including giving up some territorial claims. Reports suggest the U.S. may accept Russian control over Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine in a final settlement. As tensions rise and diplomatic efforts stall, Vance's comments signal a major shift in U.S. strategy—toward either a frozen conflict or full withdrawal.
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