the pope weeps in public, recalling “martyred” Ukraine
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19:31 : Strong emotion when Pope Francis entrusted the people of Ukraine to the Virgin Mary: “We entrust you with peace in Ukraine” #PerfectConception?Praying to the Virgin from the Spanish Steps in Rome https:// t.co/ QPjxPIOam3 https://t.co/MIC6AXh5DF
19:34 : “O Immaculate Virgin, today I would like to convey to you the thanks of the people of Ukraine…”. Pope Francis could not hold back tears while talking about the war in Ukraine “martyr”this afternoon at a public ceremony in central Rome.
14:37 : Vladimir Putin wants to continue attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. “Yes we do, but who started it?”, launched the Russian president on the sidelines of the medal ceremony held in the Kremlin. He presented the bombing as a response to an explosion that damaged a Russian-built Crimean bridge and other attacks blamed on Kiev.
13:32 : Moscow reacted to the American magazine’s declaration of Volodymyr Zelensky as the person of the year Time. The Kremlin sees it as an option “anti-russian” and “angry Russophobe”This was stated by Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the Russian president.
(NEIL JAMIESON/TIME/AFP)
13:19 : Afternoon, let’s take a look at the news of the day:
The applications of Bulgaria and Romania to enter the Schengen zone were rejected. Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has already announced that he will vote against the inclusion of these two countries in the free movement zone. EU interior ministers have not yet decided on Croatia’s membership.
Employees entitled to the €100 fuel allowance will be able to take steps to claim it. “From January 16” On the website impots.gouv.fr, the Ministry of Economy said this morning in the RMC. “You will receive the check within eight days of posting”, Bruno Le Maire added.
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday downplayed the risk of using nuclear weapons. As the international community, this risk has decreased “draw a red line” To Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. Watch us live.
Singer Celine Dion announced that she is suffering from an illness “very rare neurological disorder” and postponing part of a European tour planned for next spring. The singer announces that he has canceled eight concerts scheduled for next summer.
13:41 : Moscow acknowledges its existence “risks” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters this morning that Ukraine had attacked its positions in annexed Crimea. This morning, local authorities announced that the Russian navy shot down a drone near the port of Sevastopol in the region.
10:47 a.m : In an address to the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation for Human Rights yesterday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky assured that Ukrainian forces are at the current stage. “managed to break free” 1888 cities and villages were subjected to Russian occupation. “But almost many cities and villages of Ukraine are under occupation.he added.
13:38 : “Into in the morning, a service ship of the Black Sea Navy shot down a drone over the sea., the governor of Sevastopol of the annexed Crimea, Mikhail Razvozayev, said on Telegram. According to Meduza media, this leader had already informed about the shooting of drones near the city.
10:23 : In the liberated village of Yampil (Ukraine) in the Donbass near Slovyansk, the sound of war is still everywhere. Our journalist Agathe Mahuet met with residents who are tired of the conflict and yearning for the Soviet Union.
(AGATHE MAHUET / RADIO FRANCE)
13:45 : The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announces that it has recently gained access to Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war, which until now has been very limited and sporadic. The representatives of the organization were able to observe the living conditions of those prisoners and how they were treated, as well as deliver news to their families.
13:21 : It’s a little after 9am, so let’s take a look at the news:
Peru’s president remains in custody at a police base in Lima, a day after his third parliamentary impeachment and arrest. After only 17 months and an attempt to dissolve parliament, Pedro Castillo was ousted and replaced by Vice President Dina Boluarte.
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday downplayed the risk of using nuclear weapons. As the international community, this risk has decreased “draw a red line” To Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. Watch us live.
Employees entitled to the €100 fuel allowance will be able to take steps to claim it. “From January 16” On the website impots.gouv.fr, the Ministry of Economy said this morning in the RMC. “You will receive the check within eight days of posting”, Bruno Le Maire added.
The prosecution did not request any trial against Airbus and Air France in the June 1, 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228 people. The companies fault “it seems impossible to demonstrate”. A position that angered civic parties.
08:16 : In a speech published by Politico (link in English)Vladimir Zelensky says with hope and hope “peace” next year in Ukraine. The leader salutes the Ukrainian army “Who protects us on all battlefields”, as well as “Our friends helping to maintain stability in Europe” and “help millions of people survive this terrible time”.
13:54 : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was named the most powerful man in Europe this year by Politico. (link in English). The media applauds “A figure that Europe has learned not only to trust, but also to admire and watch.”
13:22 : A few minutes past 6 o’clock, let’s take a look at the news first:
Peru’s president remains in custody at a police base in Lima, a day after his third parliamentary impeachment and arrest. After only 17 months and an attempt to dissolve parliament, Pedro Castillo was ousted and replaced by Vice President Dina Boluarte.
The prosecution did not request any trial against Airbus and Air France in the June 1, 2009 Rio-Paris crash that killed 228 people. The companies fault “it seems impossible to demonstrate”. A position that angered civic parties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted yesterday that there is a conflict in Ukraine “long” and relativized the risk of resorting to nuclear weapons. As the international community, this risk has decreased “draw a red line” To Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.
• The UN biodiversity summit in Montreal opened with a big challenge: trying to sign the historic agreement in less than two weeks, “last chance” to save species and the natural environment from irreversible destruction.
