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Congress counters Russia and China in 2022 defense bill
As part of the act, Congress proposed $300 million to support Ukraine’s military
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Pentagon reportedly considering deployment of special forces to guard U.S. Embassy in Kyiv
The troops would only defend and protect the U.S. embassy
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CIA director: Ukraine war hasn't 'eroded Xi’s determination' to control Taiwan
China began voicing opinions on invading Taiwan hours after Russia launched its attack on Ukraine
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Belarusians say Russian soldiers are selling items looted from Ukraine
Residents of the Belarusian border with Ukraine say that Russian soldiers passing through are disturbing the peace and trying to flog what they’ve looted to local
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Shrinking food supplies, soaring prices could trigger global unrest, key GOP lawmaker warns
Rep. Austin Scott says he is so concerned that he’s asked the Pentagon to assess the security troubles that could arise from a 5% reduction in global food supply
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More than 2 million refugees have fled Ukraine since invasion
According to UNICEF, the 2 million refugees – most of whom are women and children – represent approximately 4% of Ukraine’s total population
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GLOBAL CAT–ASTROPHE: The 'UN of Cats' bans Russian felines from international competitions
The International Cat Federation decreed that “no cat belonging to exhibitors living in Russia may be entered at any FIFe show outside Russia, regardless of which organization these exhibitors hold their membership in"
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Elon Musk announces launch of Starlink to provide internet in Ukraine
Ukraine has faced disruptions to internet since the start of the Russian invasion
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U.S. approves $108 million weapons deal with Taiwan, annoying China
The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency that Taipei had requested the order, which includes unclassified spare and repair parts and assembly for tanks and combat vehicles and logistical and program support from the U.S. government and its contractors
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Russian ambassador snubbed for G20 Summit group photo by Western leaders in show of support for Ukraine
Lavrov left early on Friday and brushed off the incident when asked about it back in his home country