The leaders of four African nations arrived in Ukraine on Friday and plan to travel to Russia on Saturday in an effort to broker peace. The unusual diplomatic mission has drawn a variety of reactions, including curiosity, hope and skepticism.
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Anatoly Berezikov, a Russian activist, has died in prison days after describing being tortured and expressing fear for his life, according to his lawyer. It is believed to be the first known death in custody of a Russian opponent of the war in Ukraine.
President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to Switzerland on Thursday for weapons to repel Russia's invasion. The Parliament has been debating whether to relax the country's strict laws to allow other nations to give Swiss-made arms to Kyiv.