-- "VATICAN CITY — The Vatican is still holding out hope for negotiations after Russia attacked Ukraine. Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, has been loathe to call out Russia by name, for fear of antagonizing the Russian Orthodox Church, a key focus of Francis’ ecumenical efforts." --
BOJO DECIDES TO GO BIG -- "The sanctions include freezing the assets of all major Russian banks, including VTB Bank, the nation’s second-biggest bank, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Thursday." --
