Finland's President Alexander Stubb speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Halvala, Finland, on Saturday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
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Finland's president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine |
A ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and European allies need to keep up support despite a corruption scandal that has engulfed Kyiv, President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press. Europe, meanwhile, will require ''sisu,'' a Finnish word meaning endurance, resilience and grit, to get through the winter months, he said, as Russia continues its hybrid attacks and information war across the continent. Read more. |
South Carolina looks at most restrictive abortion bill in the US as opponents keep pushing limits |
A group of South Carolina senators plans to consider a proposal that could introduce the strictest abortion prohibitions and punishments in the nation. The bill, which faces a long legislative process, highlights ongoing divisions in conservative states over abortion. Read more. |
