Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,143

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,143

These are the key events on day 1,143 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

UPDATE 14:50 — Germany cannot supply Ukraine with new Patriot air defense systems because Berlin is also waiting for the delivery of these batteries, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Friday, according to Reuters.Ukraine has repeatedly stressed that it needs air defense systems such as Patriot to protect itself from Russian missile attacks.UPDATE 11:10 - The Ukrainian air force said on Friday that Russia had launched 39 drones and …

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed ceasefire efforts in the Ukraine war today, a Turkish foreign ministry statement said today… Lavrov – Fidan talks on efforts to end the war in Ukraine - NAVY SHIPPING

Vatican and Russian foreign ministers discuss ending war in Ukraine | Europe

VATICAN (CNS): The Vatican and Russian foreign ministers discussed “initiatives aimed at stopping the military actions” in Ukraine during a phone call on April 4. The call, between Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister, and Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, “was dedicated to the overall picture of world politics, with particular attention to the situation of the war in Ukraine,” the Vatican said in a statement. “The willingn…

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday that Russia is escalating the war in Ukraine. Russian attacks in Ukraine, especially on civilians there, "are the deadliest since the beginning of the war," Kallas told BBC radio, TASR reports.

EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas said on Friday that Russia was escalating the war in Ukraine. Russia's attacks in Ukraine, especially on civilians there, “are the deadliest since the beginning of the war,” Kallas told BBC radio. “It is clear that Russia is really escalating. Two are needed for peace, but one is enough for war, and it is clear that Russia wants war,” she said. Asked about her claim that China is a “major supporter” of the Russian…