Russia says US has released two tanker crew members as Kyiv calls for stronger action against ‘shadow fleet’ – Europe live

Moscow thanks US for release of crew of ship seized earlier this week, after Zelenskyy calls for ‘clear reaction’ from world after heavy overnight strikes on UkrainePope Leo also chooses to express a view on the recent events in Venezuela, calling for world governments – I think he means US president Donald Trump in particular – to “respect the will” of the Venezuelan people.Goes without saying that it’s particularly important coming from the first US pope.“I wish to repeat my urgent appeal that peaceful political solutions to the current situation should be sought, keeping in mind the common good of the peoples and not the defence of partisan interests.”“This pertains, in particular to Venezuela. In light of recent developments in this regard, I renew my appeal to respect the will of the Venezuelan people and to safeguard the human and civil rights of all ensuring a future of stability and concord.”“The