Zelenskyy sits down with NPR. And, Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reports that the Trump administration threatened to cut intelligence sharing unless Ukraine halts drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. Meanwhile, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a successful surgery.
Why it matters
The report highlights significant friction in US-Ukraine diplomatic relations and provides a major health update regarding the leader of the Catholic Church.
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In an interview with NPR, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Trump administration warned it could cut intelligence-sharing with Ukraine unless Ukrainian forces halt long-range drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. Zelenskyy said the administration's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel won't lower fuel prices and refuted President Trump's claim that Ukraine caused the price to spike, instead pointing to the war in Iran. This interview comes as Russia's full-scale invasion approaches its five-year mark .
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