Russian influencers are cutting up their Chanel bags in protest of a policy halting the sale of products to those intending to use them in Russia.
The big picture: Like many other companies, the French luxury brand closed its stores in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine. It has also stopped selling its products to those who intend to take them to Russia, according to BBC.
Initial results from the first round of France’s presidential election Sunday indicate that French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen have emerged as the top two winners from a field of 12 candidates, garnering a projected 28.1% and 23.3% of the vote, respectively.
Why it matters: Though largely expected, the results mean Macron and Le Pen will both advance to the final runoff on April 24, in a rematch of the 2017 presidential election.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed to take in Ukrainian refugees during an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday.
Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said Sunday that Germany and France made a "strategic mistake" when they previously opposed Ukraine's admission to NATO.
What he's saying: "If we were a member of NATO, this war wouldn't take place," Kuleba said on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Pope Francis called for an Easter truce in Ukraine while addressing crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square to mark Palm Sunday, per AP.
What he's saying: "Put the weapons down. Let an Easter truce start. But not to re-arm and resume combat but a truce to reach peace through real negotiations open to some sacrifices for the good of the people," he said, per Reuters.
Newly released satellite images show a Russian military convoy moving south through the eastern town of Velykyi Burluk toward the Donbas region, according to Maxar Technologies.
Driving the news: In the photos taken on Friday, the convoy stretches at least eight miles long and consists of hundreds of armored vehicles and trucks carrying artillery and support equipment, per an emailed statement from Maxar Technologies.
President Biden will hold a virtual meeting on Monday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the White House announced on Sunday.
Why it matters: "India's refusal to condemn the invasion of Ukraine and efforts to protect trade with Russia mean one of Washington's most valued strategic partners is actively undercutting its efforts to isolate Moscow," Axios' Dave Lawler wrote last month.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers arrived in Poland this weekend to meet with U.S. forces and allies in the region.
Driving the news: During a stop in Warsaw, the group — led by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — met with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, as well as Poland's defense minister and the U.S. ambassador to Poland, McCarthy's office announced in a press release Sunday.
At another stop in northeast Poland, the delegation met with Ukrainian refugees, Ukrainian officials and civil society members, as well as U.S. troops.
The 10-person delegation was made up of McCarthy and seven other Republicans, including House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Michael Turner (R-Ohio), Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), French Hill (R-Ark.), Michelle Fischbach (R-Minn.) and Mike Garcia (R-Calif.).
Two Democrats, Reps. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) and Kathleen Rice (D-N.Y.), also took part in the delegation.
What they're saying: “The whole world is watching what’s unfolding in Ukraine,” McCarthy said in the press release. “We see the atrocities being committed by [Russian President] Vladimir Putin, and more importantly, we see the bravery of the Ukrainian people."
"We are here — as representatives of the United States — to ensure we are doing what is right to support Ukrainians as they defend themselves and their democracy," he added.
McCarthy lauded Poland as "an indispensable strategic partner"before adding that,“our visit today should serve as a powerful message to Putin that we condemn his unprovoked attacks. Evil cannot win.”
"This is just heartbreaking to see the effects of people who are fleeing the war, with just the belongings that they could grab. With their young kids, perhaps just trying to seek safety," Turner told Fox News Digital on Sunday after touring a Polish refugee facility.
Ukraine has opened 5,600 cases of alleged war crimes since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova told the U.K.'s Sky News on Sunday.
State of play: The International Criminal Court last month launched an investigation into allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed in Ukraine.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid a surprise visit to Kyiv on Saturday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "in a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people," British and Ukrainian officials said.
Driving the news: Johnson pledged new military assistance to Ukraine, including about 120 armored vehicles and new anti-ship missile systems, and guaranteed an additional $500 million in World Bank lending to Ukraine, per his office.
Australia will hold a federal election on May 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Sunday morning local time.
Why it matters: Morrison's coalition has a one-seat majority in the House of Representatives and polls indicate Anthony Albanese's opposition Labor Party will defeat Morrison's center-right Liberal-National coalition government, per the BBC.
