Tag: Russia

The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation

By The Associated Press The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia’s participation and the panel’s decision to bar prizes for countries accused of crimes against humanity. (Image credit: Antonio Calanni) The international jury of the Venice Biennale resigned Thursday amid tensions over Russia’s participation and the panel’s decision to […]

Zelenskyy says he’s seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposal

By The Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump. (Image credit: Petros Karadjias) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking details of a short-term ceasefire Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump. (Image credit: Petros Karadjias) Source:: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/01/g-s1-119659/zelenskyy-seeking-details-of-putins-ceasefire-proposal