Day: March 1, 2025

Frontline fighters, citizens and politicians fear Kyiv faces most perilous phase of war since early weeks of Moscow’s full-scale invasion

The more the country is attacked, the more unity there is, Ukrainians tell the BBC in Kyiv.

Scientists and politicians are sounding the alarm about potential consequences of the layoffs, including keeping people safe and protecting the economy.

Doctors said it would take a day or two to evaluate how and if an alarming Friday afternoon episode impacted Francis’ overall clinical condition. His prognosis remained guarded, meaning he wasn’t out of danger.

Officials from Israel, Qatar, Egypt and the United States have been involved in negotiations on the second phase in Cairo, with the goal of bringing an end to the war with the return of all remaining living hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.