The new pope is Cardinal Robert Prevost from the USA, who has taken the name Leo XIV. Until recently, he occasionally commented on current affairs on social media. The announcement of the new pope's election was made on Thursday from the balcony of St.

Vance said during a Munich Security Conference event May 7, 2025, that Russia and Ukraine must negotiate together to end the war.

The vice president told the Munich Leaders Meeting that the U.S. wants to see Ukraine and Russia speak directly.

The United States has accused Russia of making excessive demands in its conditions to end the ongoing military operation in Ukraine. Vice President JD Vance made the remarks on Wednesday at the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington,