Zelenskyy sits down with NPR. And, Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a sit-down interview with NPR as Russia's full-scale invasion nears the 5-year mark.
NPR reports: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a sit-down interview with NPR as Russia's full-scale invasion nears the 5-year mark.
And, Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
This health story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Pope Leo, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Zelenskyy.
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