## Pope Leo sends 80 generators, thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 electric generators and thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine to help civilians cope with freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican announced on Feb. 9.

The aid was arranged in response to appeals from bishops who warned of mounting difficulties caused by Russia’s attacks on energy infrastructure and subzero temperatures across the country.

Three trucks carrying the generators and medical supplies departed from the Basilica of Saint Sophia in Rome and have already arrived in Fastiv and Kyiv, areas heavily affected by recent strikes.

Alongside the generators, thousands of medical supplies were delivered, including antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, supplements, and melatonin, which Vatican officials said is in high demand as Ukrainians struggle with stress and sleep deprivation amid ongoing attacks.

The Vatican added that preparations are underway to send another shipment of medicine and food, with distribution coordinated through parish networks across Ukraine.

Since assuming the papacy last year, Pope Leo has called for "a just and lasting peace" in Ukraine and has offered to host peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow at the Vatican.

Before becoming pope, Leo XIV denounced Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine while serving as Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru. »

### Irish man with valid US work permit held in ICE detention for five months

Authored by theguardian.com

An Irish man has spent five months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention and faces deportation despite having a valid work permit and no criminal record.

Originally from County Kilkenny, Culleton is married to a US citizen and runs a plastering business in the Boston area.

“It’s inexplicable that this man has been in detention. »

### ‘Don’t jump in them': Olympic athletes’ medals break during celebrations

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That’s the message from gold medalist Breezy Johnson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after she and other athletes found their medals broke within hours.

Olympic organizers are investigating with “maximum attention” after a spate of medals have fallen off their ribbons during celebrations on the opening weekend of the Games. »

### Epstein Files Redacted to Protect 'Prominent' People, Lawmakers Allege

Authored by time.com

“The broader issue is why so many of the files they’re getting are redacted in the first place.”

Other lawmakers, including Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, said they also planned to review the files.

Khanna and Massie said Monday’s findings reinforced their belief that the fight over the Epstein files is far from over. »

### Russian officials are warning Putin that a financial crisis could arrive this summer, report says

Authored by fortune.com

Russian officials have been warning Putin with growing alarm that a financial crisis could hit by the summer, sources told the Washington Post.

“A banking crisis is possible,” a Russian official told the Washington Post in December on condition of anonymity.

“Russia has to continue the war because this war is too big for Putin to fail. »

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