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Hamas leaders visit Moscow days after Kremlin official's antisemitic comments

The meeting is another sign that Russia is siding with the Palestinians over the Israelis

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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

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Russian troops not prepared for war, says mercenary from Kremlin-linked Wagner Group

Marat Gabidullin, 55, took part in Wagner Group operations in Syria and the previous conflict in Ukraine, but turned down a recruiter who approach him for the current invasion because he knew Russian forces were ill-prepared

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Zelensky warns that Russia could use nuclear weapons: 'For them, life of the people is nothing'

"Nobody expected them to invade the areas where there's no military equipment and just kill and shoot dead a civilian population," Zelensky said

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U.S. and Canada announce Arctic military exercises amid rising Russia tensions

The United States and Canada announced Tuesday that they would be conducting joint military exercises in the Arctic amid growing tensions with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The North American Aerospace Defense Command said the air defense drills were intended to test its ability to “respond to both aircraft and cruise missiles” threatening the continent.

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Top UN court orders Russia to immediately cease hostilities in Ukraine

In a 13-2 decision, the court ruled that “The Russian Federation shall immediately suspend the military operations that it commenced on Feb 24, 2022 on the territory of Ukraine"

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China warns of retaliation if hit by Western sanctions

“The U.S. should not impose so-called sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction on Chinese companies and individuals or undermine the legitimate rights and interests of China, otherwise China will make strong and resolute response"

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NATO warns Russia to avoid mistakes in Ukraine

“Russia would have to pay a high price for any form of aggression,” said NATO Ministers.

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Ukrainian President Zelensky: 'We don't need your sanctions after the bombardment'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said imposing sanctions before an incursion would harm diplomacy with the Kremlin