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Veto power paralyses UN on Ukraine; its grain deal is in a shambles
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky put his finger on the problem: "The veto in the hands of the aggressor is what drove the UN into a dead end." 
Washington's turmoil over Ukraine funding plays right into Putin's hands
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However poorly the Ukraine war has gone for Russia, which expected a swift victory, the new turn of events is playing right into Putin’s plans, CNN reported.
US backing for Ukraine wanes; but Biden, many Republicans still behind it
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The security aid -- which stands cumulatively $43.9 billion since the start of the war in February 2022 -- is in danger.
Ukraine must win war before year ends to avoid being pushed into talks
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To date, the Ukrainians have reclaimed 54 per cent of Russian-occupied land and are continuing to make progress, writes Mark Temnycky, a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center for The Hill.
17 Nepali held captive, seven injured in Israel
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The students were deployed to an agriculture farm in Alumim Kibbutz in southern Israel under the ‘learn and earn programme’.
Russian House to debate revoking N-test ban, 'align with national interests'
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The senior legislator pledged that this deliberation within the lower chamber of the Russian parliament would take place in the upcoming session of its agenda-setting council. He emphasized that this decision would align with the national interests of the country, reports RT.
Hamas attack: 40 Israelis killed, over 50 held hostage; Netanyahu says country at war
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The group published footage showing its members capturing a number of Israeli soldiers during an attack on a military base on the border with the Gaza Strip on Saturday.
As Europeans stand solidly with Ukraine, Putin hopes to wear them down
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Josep Borrell, the foreign affairs head of the EU, said: “This meeting should be understood as a clear commitment of the European Union to Ukraine and its continuous support in all dimensions.”
Emboldened Putin predicts 'gradual collapse' of dollar-based financial system
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According to Putin, the dominance of the American currency has to end, which is already happening, while the US authorities are “shooting themselves in the foot”, RT reported.
Ex-US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy not resigning from Congress
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Addressing reporters on Friday, the former Speaker said: “No, I am not resigning. We are going to keep the majority. I am going to help the people I got here, and we are going to expand it further.”
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