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"The Russian people will never forget the heroism of the DPRK special forces. We will always honor the heroes who gave their lives for Russia, for our common freedom, fighting side by side with their Russian brothers in arms."— Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, speaks about North Korea's role in the Ukraine conflict.

"Pakistan is open to participating in any neutral, transparent and credible investigation."— Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made this statement during a ceremony at a military academy in Abbottabad.

Israel is undermining stability in Lebanon and escalating tensions, posing 'real dangers to the security' of the region.— President Joseph Aoun condemned the air strike and called for France and the United States to compel Israel to halt its attacks.

"We must analyse all options with an open mind and not a priori rule out rate cuts below the neutral rate."— Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland, at an event organized by LC Macro Advisors.

"No matter what happens, we are always ready to assist and support our friends."— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered support in a call to Sanchez, noting his country had become specialised in such emergencies after three years of Russia attacking its electrical grid.

"I reject any attempts to weaken Canada, to wear us down, to break us so that America can own us."— Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, told reporters in late March.

"If Russia truly wants peace, it must cease fire immediately."— Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in response to Putin's announcement.

"UNRWA is committed to stay & deliver education and other basic services to Palestine Refugees in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, in accordance with the General Assembly resolution mandated to the Agency."— Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, who spoke on social media about the agency's commitments.

"Did we really have to hold the container here for 3-4 months... until we had 120-140 thousand containers stored in this place?"— Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said after arriving in Bandar Abbas on Sunday.

"There is no indication it was because of that. It was frankly, it was a nice looking purse."— Ed Martin, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, regarding the theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's purse.

Even if we do not purchase feed grains and oilseeds from the United States, it will not have much impact on our country’s grain supply.— Zhao Chenxin, vice chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission, on the impact of US imports on China's grain supply.