Getting better from respiratory operation, Supreme Pontiff Leonardo presses Vladimir Putin to accept truce in Ukraine-controlled urban center

Recuperating from breathing operation, Supreme Pontiff Leonardo appeals Putin to approve armistice in Ukrainian urban center

His Holiness will leave hospital this Saturday, four days following having respiratory tumor surgery. Putin directs continued attacks on Ukraine, refuses diplomatic discussions for now. Meeks presents legislation preventing president's petroleum deal Ukraine Air Force Halts Upwards of three fifths of Russian Jet-propelled Aircraft, Zelenskyy States. Ukraine is awaiting further Belgium's F-16s by year’s end, the President of Ukraine says.