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Russian Opposition Journalist Jailed in Absentia for ‘Fake’ War Coverage: A Russian court sentenced a well-known exiled opposition journalist to prison Wednesday ...
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Russian Opposition Journalist Jailed in Absentia for ‘Fake’ War Coverage
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Russian journalist given jail time for Ukraine coverage: Alexander Nevzorov was sentenced to eight years in prison in absentia. He was targeted for his reporting ...
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Russian journalist given jail time for Ukraine coverage
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Exiled Russian journalist gets 8 years' jail for slamming Mariupol shelling: Prominent Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov was sentenced in absentia to eight ...
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Exiled Russian journalist gets 8 years' jail for slamming Mariupol ...
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Russian Opposition Journalist Jailed in Absentia for ‘Fake’ War Coverage: A Russian court sentenced a well-known exiled opposition journalist to prison Wednesday ...
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Russian Opposition Journalist Jailed in Absentia for ‘Fake’ War Coverage
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Russian journalist given jail time for Ukraine coverage: Alexander Nevzorov was sentenced to eight years in prison in absentia. He was targeted for his reporting ...
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Russian journalist given jail time for Ukraine coverage
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Exiled Russian journalist gets 8 years' jail for slamming Mariupol shelling: Prominent Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov was sentenced in absentia to eight ...
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Exiled Russian journalist jailed over Ukraine comments: Prosecutors had requested a sentence of nine years in jail.
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Exiled Russian journalist jailed over Ukraine comments
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Russia Rejects U.S. Journalist Gershkovich’s Detention Appeal: A Moscow court on Tuesday denied U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against the extension ...
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Russia Rejects U.S. Journalist Gershkovich’s Detention Appeal
Quick Glance: Moscow Court Upholds Extension of Detention for Reporter Evan Gershkovich
  • Following the rejection of Evan Gershkovich's appeal, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he will remain in custody on espionage charges until at least late June.

  • Detained in late March 2023 during a reporting trip, the 32-year-old US citizen has spent over a year in prison, with his detention being regularly prolonged and his appeals being turned down.

  • Experts suggest that Moscow might be leveraging jailed Americans as leverage in the escalating tensions between the US and Russia due to the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.

  • Gershkovich's arrest marks the first time since September 1986 that an American reporter has been detained in Russia on espionage charges, when Nicholas Daniloff, a Moscow correspondent for U.S. News and World Report, was apprehended by the KGB.
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Ukraine looks to stop the bleeding as US readies more aid: Ukraine will soon receive much-needed relief to stabilize the front lines of their war with Russia ...
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Ukraine looks to stop the bleeding as US readies more aid
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
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Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s ...
Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
  • Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

  • The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.

  • The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.

  • Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
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Russian Deputy Defense Minister Held in Custody on Bribery Accusations: A Russian deputy defense minister who was exposed in an investigation by late ...
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Russian Deputy Defense Minister Held in Custody on Bribery Accusations
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
  • Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.

  • Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

  • Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.

  • Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
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Russia Detains Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Suspicions: Russian law enforcement officers have detained Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov on ...
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Russia Detains Deputy Defense Minister Over Corruption Suspicions
Quick Glance: Russian Deputy Defense Minister Detained on Bribery Suspicions
  • A Russian deputy defense minister, Timur Ivanov, exposed in an investigation by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was placed in custody on Wednesday under suspicion of accepting significant bribes.

  • Ivanov, 48, a longtime ally of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was responsible for construction and procurement for the Armed Forces and was associated with the high-profile reconstruction of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol occupied by Moscow's forces.

  • Several independent Russian media outlets alleged that Ivanov and his family amassed immense wealth through kick-backs on contracts he approved at the ministry.

  • Critics argue that the substantial funds flowing into the Ukraine offensive have provided officials with new avenues to enrich themselves through covert procurement agreements.
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran: North Korea sent its highest-level delegation to Iran in about five years as the US raised ...
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North Korea Stokes Arms Concerns by Sending a Rare Delegation to Iran
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.

  • The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.

  • The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.

  • The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
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Moscow Says Us Aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Will ‘Exacerbate Global Crises': Moscow on Saturday slammed the approval by the U.S.
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Moscow Says Us Aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Will ‘Exacerbate Global ...
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its territory: Speaking to Fakt, Polish President Andrzej Duda highlighted how Russia has ...
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Polish president: Poland ready to deploy allied nuclear weapons on its ...
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Russian priest suspended after presiding over Navalny's funeral: The document posted on the website of the Moscow City Diocese did not give an official ...
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Russian priest suspended after presiding over Navalny's funeral
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia counters the plane ...
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies
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Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears: Russia is canceling a popular procession to commemorate World War II victims for a second straight year due to ...
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Russia Scraps WWII March Over Security Fears
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Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar: Russia said Sunday its forces had completely captured Bohdanivka, a frontline village less than ...
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Russia Says Captured Village Near Ukraine’s Chasiv Yar
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid
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‘Our artillery is starving:’ Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve ...
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
  • The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

  • Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

  • As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

  • Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
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Russia Sentences Meta Spokesman to Jail in Absentia for ‘Terrorism’: A Russian court has sentenced Meta spokesman Andy Stone to six years in prison in absentia ...
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Russia Sentences Meta Spokesman to Jail in Absentia for ‘Terrorism’
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Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America: The Russian Embassy in Turkey has urged citizens to avoid flying Turkish Airlines due to ...
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Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America
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Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution ...
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Russia, US clash at UN Security Council meeting over nuclear weapons in ...
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With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The Initiative: The impending passage of $60 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine could help the ...
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With New U.S. Aid, Ukraine Looks To Stabilize The Line, Seize The ...
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia: The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and ...
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to ...
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Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now: If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push ...
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Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Zelenskyy to US: Iran’s attack on Israel is ‘wake-up call’ to fortify America’s allies
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Zelenskyy to US: Iran’s attack on Israel is ‘wake-up call’ to fortify ...
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Reuters: Russia's April oil and gas revenue to double compared to 2023, slightly drop from March
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Reuters: Russia's April oil and gas revenue to double compared to ...
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Moscow pressured Nicaragua to file genocide case against Germany, intel sources say 
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Moscow pressured Nicaragua to file genocide case against Germany ...
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TV Tower in Kharkiv Struck as Russia Says Captured Village: A major television tower was toppled in Ukraine's war-battered city of Kharkiv on Monday after ...
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TV Tower in Kharkiv Struck as Russia Says Captured Village
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Ukraine and Russia Trade Strikes as U.S. Gears up for Key Vote: Ukraine and Russia both accused each other of deadly strikes on civilians Saturday, as U.S ...
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Ukraine and Russia Trade Strikes as U.S. Gears up for Key Vote
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Without European rearmament, NATO is setting itself up for failure: As long as the Russian imperial state exists in its current form, the threat it poses to ...
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Without European rearmament, NATO is setting itself up for failure
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Poland 'ready' to host nuclear weapons, Polish president says: Poland is ready to host nuclear weapons on its territory, President Andrzej Duda announced on ...
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Poland 'ready' to host nuclear weapons, Polish president says
Quick Glance: Poland 'Ready' to Host Nuclear Weapons: President
  • Poland is prepared to host nuclear weapons if NATO decides to deploy them due to Russia's militarization in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda stated in a recent interview.

  • Being a NATO member and a strong supporter of Ukraine, Poland shares a border with both Russia's Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, Moscow's ally.

  • He emphasized that discussions regarding nuclear cooperation between Poland and the United States have been ongoing for a considerable period.

  • During the latest NATO summit in Vilnius, the allies committed to taking all necessary measures to ensure the credibility, effectiveness, safety, and security of the nuclear deterrent mission.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
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The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes ...
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Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time: Kyiv has been calling for the long-range system following mounting Russian attacks in the south and east.
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Ukraine deploys US long-range missiles for first time
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U.S. Citizen Killed in Moscow-Held Donetsk – Russian Media: A U.S. citizen known to have fought with pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine between 2014 and 2017 has ...
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U.S. Citizen Killed in Moscow-Held Donetsk – Russian Media
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Moscow says US hybrid war against Russia will turn into humiliation : Russia said on Sunday that US lawmakers’ approval of $60.84 billion more in support for ...
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Moscow says US hybrid war against Russia will turn into humiliation
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Ukraine launches a barrage of drones against Russia : Russia claims to have shot down 50 Ukrainian drones after Ukraine appeared to target its energy ...
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Ukraine launches a barrage of drones against Russia
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US will ‘quickly’ send military aid to Ukraine, Biden tells Zelenskyy: The United States will act swiftly to provide new military assistance to help Kyiv in its ...
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US will ‘quickly’ send military aid to Ukraine, Biden tells Zelenskyy
Quick Glance: Biden Promises Swift Military Aid for Ukraine
  • President Joe Biden assured his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of quick military support in the fight against Russia's invasion during a Monday call.

  • The US House of Representatives approved a substantial foreign aid package last week, including $61 billion for war-torn Ukraine, with the Senate expected to follow suit.

  • Biden emphasized America's 'lasting commitment' to Ukraine 'as it defends its freedom against Russian aggression'.

  • Zelenskyy reported that Biden assured him he would sign the upcoming military aid package immediately upon Senate approval, and the weaponry provided would strengthen Ukraine's air defense as well as long-range and artillery capabilities.
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Russia captures key frontline village in eastern Ukraine as Zelensky pleads for urgent US aid
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Russia captures key frontline village in eastern Ukraine as Zelensky ...
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The Talks That Could Have Ended the War in Ukraine: A Hidden History of Diplomacy That Came Up Short—but Holds Lessons for Future Negotiations
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The Talks That Could Have Ended the War in Ukraine: A Hidden History of ...
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Keep helping Ukraine, US tells Europe after own aid pledge: US ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith calls on Europe to continue aid to Ukraine following $60 billion ...
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Keep helping Ukraine, US tells Europe after own aid pledge
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WSJ: US drafting sanctions aimed at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war effort: Washington hopes they will allow Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive armed ...
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WSJ: US drafting sanctions aimed at Chinese banks aiding Russia’s war ...
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Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine: Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian storage bases that house Western-supplied weapons ...
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Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine