while a clown makes hundreds of children laugh on steps next to the cathedral.

But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy late Wednesday cast doubt on Russias stated decision to drastically reduce attacks around Kyiv and the northeast city of Chernihiv.intelligence officials had determined that Putin was being misinformed by his advisers about the poor performance of Kremlin troops in Ukraine.

who spoke on the condition of anonymity.Biden said he doesnt have proof that Putin is taking a pause and doing all he can to use all the troops he has in the Donbass and continue to keep an eye on and try to move beyond the rest of the country.seemed dubious about the claim that Putin is pulling back his forces.

Depending on your view of Putin Im a little skeptical.I dont want to put too much stock in that at this time because we dont have that much hard evidence.

There is also evidence that hes beefing up his troops down in the Donbass area.

President Joe Biden pauses as he speaks with members of the press after speaking about his administrations plans to combat rising gas prices in the South Court Auditorium on the White House campus.the Super Heavy-Starship launch pad was heavily damaged.

when the company will attempt to boost the unpiloted Starship upper stage into space for the first time.will continue firing for another five minutes or so.

the Super Heavy first stage will not be recovered.using a new vent system to deflect the exhaust away from the first stage.