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April 28, 2025

Putin Announces Unilateral 3-Day Ceasefire; Trump and Zelensky Meet Ahead of Pope Francis Funeral
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More than 50 world leaders attended the pope's funeral, including
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The two met
at the Vatican prior to the funeral. The meeting came a day after
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir
Putin at the Kremlin. On Sunday, Trump expressed disappointment with
Putin for continuing to attack Ukraine while refusing to agree to a
U.S.-brokered deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Earlier today, Putin announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire in
Ukraine beginning on May 8. On Sunday, Russia fired nearly 150 drones at
Ukraine, killing at least four people. Meanwhile, North Korea has
confirmed for the first time that it had sent combat troops to fight
alongside Russian forces.


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