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Pope speaks of secret peace 'mission,' help for Ukraine kids
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Pope speaks of secret peace ‘mission,’ help for Ukraine kids

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE: Pope Francis on Sunday revealed that a secret peace “mission” in Russia’s war in Ukraine was under way, though he gave…

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Russia-Appointed Official In Crimea: Russian official: Ukrainian drones strike Crimea oil depot
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Russia-Appointed Official In Crimea: Russian official: Ukrainian drones strike Crimea oil depot

KYIV: A massive fire erupted at an oil depot in Crimea after it was hit by two of Ukraine’s drones, a Russia-appointed official there reported…

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Russian missile and drone attack in Ukraine kills 19 people
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Russian missile and drone attack in Ukraine kills 19 people

UMAN: Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Ukraine early Friday, killing at least 19 people, almost all of them when…

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Pernod Ricard Says To Continue Exports To Russia: Pernod Ricard says to continue exports to Russia
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Pernod Ricard Says To Continue Exports To Russia: Pernod Ricard says to continue exports to Russia

PARIS: The boss of French spirits group Pernod Ricard said Thursday it plans to continue exports to Russia — apart from Absolut vodka — but…

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Maia Sandu: Moldova leader accuses Russia of meddling ahead of regional vote
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Maia Sandu: Moldova leader accuses Russia of meddling ahead of regional vote

CHISINAU: President Maia Sandu accused Russia on Thursday of meddling in Moldova’s internal affairs, pointing to an election this weekend in the region of Gagauzia…

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'Be a real man': Russian army launches recruitment drive
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‘Be a real man’: Russian army launches recruitment drive

MOSCOW: A slick new video that has gone viral on Russian social media platforms shows a taxi driver, a security guard and a fitness coach…

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European Union voices optimism on Ukraine grain transit deal
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European Union voices optimism on Ukraine grain transit deal

BRUSSELS: The European Union‘s agriculture chief expressed optimism on Tuesday that countries neighbouring Ukraine will shortly accept a deal to allow Ukrainian grain to enter…

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There’s no silver bullet for Ukraine against Russia: Top US general
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There’s no silver bullet for Ukraine against Russia: Top US general

WASHINGTON: America’s top uniformed military officer said there is no “silver bullet” the US and its allies can give Ukraine to win against Russia even…

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Kyiv targeted by Russian drones after 25-day lull
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Kyiv targeted by Russian drones after 25-day lull

KYIV: Russia struck the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones overnight in the first such attack for almost a month, city officials said Friday, adding that…

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China is not inflaming Ukraine situation, says Chinese foreign minister
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China is not inflaming Ukraine situation, says Chinese foreign minister

SHANGHAI: China is not inflaming the situation in Ukraine, and advocates a peaceful resolution of international disputes through dialogue and diplomacy, Chinese foreign minister Qin…

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