Fico gave cynical advice on ending Russia's war against Ukraine
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Fico gave cynical advice on ending Russia's war against Ukraine

Fiсo
Source:  online.ua

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico does not believe that Trump will stop the war "in 24 hours" by diplomatic methods. And he gives his cynical "recipe" for the end of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Points of attention

  • Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suggests that ending Russia's war against Ukraine requires the West to stop supporting Kyiv.
  • Fico doubts the effectiveness of Trump's promise to end the war 'in 24 hours' through diplomatic means, seeing it as pre-election rhetoric.
  • His advice on withdrawing US support for Ukraine as a means to resolve the conflict may spark controversy and debate in the international community.
  • Fico's unprecedented interview with Russian propagandists, including a notorious figure like Olga Skabeeva, raised eyebrows and garnered attention.
  • His stance on the situation highlights the complex dynamics surrounding the conflict in Ukraine and the differing viewpoints on how to achieve peace.

Fiсo found a "way" to end Russia's war against Ukraine

For the war in Ukraine to end, the West must stop supporting Kyiv. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said this in an interview with STVR, commenting on Donald Trump's promise to stop the war in 24 hours.

According to Fitzo, Trump's promise to end the war within 24 hours is campaign rhetoric that is difficult to fulfill. According to the Slovak prime minister, a significant reduction in US support for Ukraine "would be a way to resolve" the war, because "the war will not end while the West massively supports Ukraine."

Fico also rejects the idea that the European Union should take on the entire burden of supporting Ukraine if the US refuses to help further.

Fico was embarrassed by an interview with Russian propagandists

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico gave a scandalous interview to the host of the Russian propaganda TV channel "Russia-1", the odious Olga Skabeeva. This is the first appearance of the head of a European country on the Russian TV channel during the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine.

Skabeeva, who is included in the sanctions list of the EU, the USA and a number of other countries, published excerpts from the interview in Telegram.

They are also published by Slovak media, noting that Fico became the first sitting head of state or government of an EU country to speak on Russian TV after the start of the large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Later, the interview was broadcast on Skabeeva's program "60 Minutes" on the TV channel "Russia-1".

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"Habemus Papam!". When and how the new Pope will be elected

When and how will the new Pope be elected?
Source:  online.ua

Who will become the new Pope after the death of Francis is a question that currently worries millions of people in different parts of the world. However, no one knows the answer to it yet. It is known that the fateful choice will be made in the Vatican between May 6 and 12.

Points of attention

  • The right to vote will be held by Ukrainian Mykola Bychok, who is the bishop of the Melbourne Diocese of the UGCC in Australia.
  • If the Pope is not elected, a special mixture is added to the ballots so that black smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

When and how will the new Pope be elected?

A conclave, a private gathering of cardinals to elect a new Pope, will soon take place in the Vatican. It will take place in the Sistine Chapel.

In total, 135 cardinals under the age of 80 will participate.

It is important to understand that among them will be Ukrainian Mykola Bychok, who is the bishop of the Melbourne Diocese of the UGCC in Australia.

After the cry of “Extra omnes!” (All out!) the doors of the chapel are closed, and only the cardinal electors remain inside. While the vote is taking place, any conversation with outsiders, use of telephones, etc. is prohibited.

On the cards, the cardinals must write in Latin: “I elect Supreme Pontiff” and indicate the name of the candidate.

In the photo — cardinals before the start of the conclave in March 2013

It is also worth noting that after each round of voting, the ballots are burned. If the Pope is not elected, a special mixture is added to the ballots so that black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney.

It's no secret that white smoke means the Pope has been elected.

For this to happen, he needs to get two-thirds of the votes. After that, they will solemnly declare “Habemus Papam!” — “We have a Pope!”.

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US Senate appeals to Trump after Putin criticism

Graham asks Trump not to delay sanctions against Russia
Source:  online.ua

After US President Donald Trump criticized Russian dictator Vladimir Putin for his attacks on Ukraine, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham publicly addressed the American leader. The latter reminded the White House chief of staff of his bill, which provides for the introduction of secondary tariffs on imports of oil, gas, uranium and other products from Russia.

Points of attention

Main theses:

  • Graham calls for punishing Russia with sanctions if it does not want to end the war against Ukraine.
  • According to him, the Senate is ready to support this decision.

Graham asks Trump not to delay sanctions against Russia

On April 26, after meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, the US president suggested that Putin was “playing tricks on him” and did not really want to end the war.

Against this background, Donald Trump threatened Russia with new sanctions.

Responding to this statement, Graham emphasized that he appreciates the efforts of the head of the White House and his administration, because, he said, they are "working to bring an honest and just end to the war in Ukraine, unleashed by Putin's barbaric invasion."

Regarding additional sanctions on Putin's Russia, I introduced a bill, supported by nearly 60 members of both parties, that would impose secondary tariffs on imports of oil, gas, uranium, and other products from Russia.

Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

He also confirmed that the US Senate is determined to move in this direction.

According to Graham, he will do so by an overwhelming majority if Russia does not accept a fair, just, and lasting peace.

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