JD Vance's cousin reflects on his time fighting for Ukraine

10/03/2025 07:08 France 24

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, March 10: The Canadian papers react to Mark Carney winning the Liberal leadership race, as he is set to become the country's next PM. Also, JD Vance's cousin gives an interview detailing his time on the frontline in Ukraine. Plus, former tennis star Sergiy Stakhovsky discusses fighting for his country. Elsewhere, the Kuwaiti government has stripped thousands of people of their nationality over the past year. Finally, an Italian pooch wins the top prize at “Crufts”.

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