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Russian deputy minister who criticized "fascist invasion" of Ukraine dies after traveling to Cuba
Senior officer Piotr Kucherenko, 46, fell seriously ill aboard a flight returning from Havana
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Zelensky urges Mexico to help deliver peace plan, organize summit
During his speech, Zelensky urged Mexico to show its “leadership” by contributing to his “formula for peace,” which includes Russia withdrawing all troops from Ukrainian territory
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U.S. designates WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich as wrongfully detained by Russia
The designation will allow the Biden administration to explore ways to secure Gershkovich’s release, including a prisoner swap
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Finland joins NATO, dealing a major blow to Russia amid Ukraine war
Finland and Sweden requested to join the alliance in May of last year shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine in February of last year
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Russian Federal Security Service accuses Wall Street Journal reporter of espionage
The Wall Street Journal denied the allegations and seeks the immediate release of the reporter, Evan Gershkovich
Human Rights
Russian female medics being used as 'field wives,' sex slaves by their commanders in Ukraine war
Russian female combat medics who have been ordered into Ukraine as part of its ongoing invasion are being pressured into becoming “field wives,” or sex slaves for combat soldiers, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE)
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DeSantis recalls "territorial dispute" comments on Ukraine invasion, calls Putin a "war criminal"
DeSantis clarified his comments in a lengthy TV interview on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” which airs on Fox Nation tonight, reportedly calling out Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal,” while calling for the world community to hold him “accountable” for his ruthless invasion of Ukraine
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DeSantis: Ukraine war not a priority for U.S. national interests
DeSantis, who is being seen by many as a potential 2024 presidential candidate, commented on the major foreign policy question during an interview on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” on Fox News
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President Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine to rally freedom fighters amid anniversary of Russian invasion
The president’s surprise visit marks the first time he has visited Ukraine Russia invaded the country one year ago
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Ukraine says it shot down Russian balloons over Kyiv
Ukraine’s military suspects that the balloons were carrying corner reflectors and reconnaissance equipment
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Ukraine's first lady sheds tears at Davos over Kyiv helicopter tragedy that killed 14
The incident has been a blow to Ukraine as several members of the country’s interior ministry were aboard and died
