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Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour: Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of ...
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Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour
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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in Middle East
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Russian, Iranian foreign ministers warn against further escalation in ...
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PM Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace: The Prime Minister has talked up the prospect of stronger defence ties with Singapore ...
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PM Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace
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World leaders condemn Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel: Joe Biden reaffirms ‘ironclad commitment’ to the security of Israel while Iran warns US to ‘stay ...
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World leaders condemn Iran’s drone, missile attack on Israel
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Minister puts pressure on reform: Wissing continues to see driving bans as a more adequate emergency solution
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Minister puts pressure on reform: Wissing continues to see driving bans as ...
Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
  • The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.

  • Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.

  • Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.

  • DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
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Luxon has released another action plan – here’s how to make one for yourself: Feel like your life has gone off track? Got something to prove to an entire ...
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Luxon has released another action plan – here’s how to make one for ...
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Aotearoa was first in the world to hear Cowboy Carter – here’s what we thought: Chris Luxon has weighed in, and now so are we.
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Aotearoa was first in the world to hear Cowboy Carter – here’s what we ...
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Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation since 2022
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Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in first at-length conversation ...
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Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Thailand: The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is taking questions ahead of a meeting with his Thai counterpart.
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Watch live: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Thailand
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The Christopher Luxon dictionary of corporate speak: An operationalised, strategically aligned, actionable guide to the phraseology of prime minister Christopher ...
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The Christopher Luxon dictionary of corporate speak
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense': Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to his Iranian and Saudi counterparts ...
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China joins Russia in recognizing Iran's claim of attack as 'self-defense'
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Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to media in Auckland: The Prime Minister is back in Auckland and talks to journalists during a bleak week for media and ...
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Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to media in Auckland
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Denmark's "Notre Dame moment": historic stock exchange in flames: One of Copenhagen's most famous buildings is on fire: the historic stock exchange ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
  • A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.

  • The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.

  • The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.

  • Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
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Russia, China to maintain fight against terrorism, Lavrov says: Russia and China will continue to cooperate in the fight against terrorism as part of their ...
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Russia, China to maintain fight against terrorism, Lavrov says
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon looks for Estonian inspiration: Analysis - In his quest to get New Zealand 'back on track', Christopher Luxon has often looked ...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon looks for Estonian inspiration
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“Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism”: Yanis Varoufakis on New Book & Why Assange Should Be Freed
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“Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism”: Yanis Varoufakis on New Book & ...
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China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza: Indonesia’s foreign minister said the two countries share the same view about the ...
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China and Indonesia Call for Immediate and Lasting Ceasefire in Gaza
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Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions at post-Cabinet briefing: The Prime Minister says progress on the targets will be reported publicly every quarter so ...
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Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions at post-Cabinet briefing
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French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza: France's foreign minister said on Tuesday that pressure, and possibly sanctions ...
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French foreign minister suggests sanctions on Israel to get aid into Gaza
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Live politics: Follow updates for the latest on government targets: The Prime Minister is defending new public sector targets amid job losses.
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Live politics: Follow updates for the latest on government targets
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Canada unveils more taxes on rich, EV tax credits in federal budget: Here are some of the key government measures and proposals outlined in the 2023-24 budget ...
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Canada unveils more taxes on rich, EV tax credits in federal budget
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What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?: David Seymour called Ardern’s anti-extremism initiative 'ineffectual grandstanding' ...
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What’s going on with Jacinda Ardern and the Christchurch Call?
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Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments
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Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' ...
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Govt sets out nine targets for next six years: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced nine targets for the government to deliver in the next six years ...
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Govt sets out nine targets for next six years
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Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon announces building products shake-up: The government is making it easier and cheaper for builders to use overseas building ...
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Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon announces building products shake-up
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Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension, China's foreign minister says
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Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension ...
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Ukrainian official ups urgency for more weapons: ‘Nice and quiet diplomacy didn’t work’
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Ukrainian official ups urgency for more weapons: ‘Nice and quiet diplomacy ...
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Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary: Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of ...
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Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary
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Aim and fire? Public service targets return amid job cuts: Public Service Targets are set for a comeback but with job cuts looming over ministries and agencies ...
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Aim and fire? Public service targets return amid job cuts
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Malaysia to Push Ahead With Handouts, Subsidy Cuts, Economy Minister Says: Malaysia will cut petrol subsidies this year as it seeks to narrow its fiscal deficit ...
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Malaysia to Push Ahead With Handouts, Subsidy Cuts, Economy Minister Says
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Monday: A Saudi Arabian delegation, led by foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah ...
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Saudi foreign minister to visit Pakistan on Monday
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UK Minister Blasts Diversity Proposals by Financial Regulators: UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has criticized plans by the nation’s regulators to force ...
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UK Minister Blasts Diversity Proposals by Financial Regulators
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PM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come after GE: Lawrence Wong
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PM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come ...
Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
  • On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.

  • Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.

  • The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.

  • Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
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Week in Politics: Truancy presents delicate problems for the government: Analysis - The government's "things to do" list gets a hostile reception ...
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Week in Politics: Truancy presents delicate problems for the government
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Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold 'over hours': Israel's military said the dozens of drones launched by Iran would take hours to reach ...
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Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold 'over hours'
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Jordanian FM: We would have acted the same if the attack came from Israel: Foreign Minister Safadi, in comments made to CNN, said that Jordan would have ...
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Jordanian FM: We would have acted the same if the attack came from Israel
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The Christopher Luxon dictionary of corporate speak: An operationalised, strategically aligned, actionable guide to the phraseology of prime minister Christopher ...
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The Christopher Luxon dictionary of corporate speak
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Prime Minister lays out his priority list for next three months: Goodbye 100-day plan - The government has a new list of big promises for the next three months.
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Prime Minister lays out his priority list for next three months
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‘Burning subjects’ for Russa’s Lavrov on China visit: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Moscow’s key diplomatic and economic partner China on ...
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‘Burning subjects’ for Russa’s Lavrov on China visit
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"Federal government refuses to forecast": NRW fears wave of refugees from the Middle East
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Ukraine’s foreign minister says Israel's thwarting of Iran's attack shows what Kyiv needs from allies
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Ukraine’s foreign minister says Israel's thwarting of Iran's ...
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Russia says dialogue with NATO at 'zero' but it doesn't seek open conflict: Russia-NATO relations are worsening but Moscow has no intention of entering a ...
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Russia says dialogue with NATO at 'zero' but it doesn't seek open conflict
Quick Glance: NATO Exposes Russian Spies in Brussels
  • In recent years, NATO has expelled suspected Russian spies from its headquarters in Brussels.

  • Secretary General Stoltenberg confirms the expulsions without providing specific numbers.

  • German politicians like Strack-Zimmermann and von Notz call for better security measures against espionage.

  • Kiesewetter describes the Russian intelligence system as offensive-aggressive and praises NATO's response.
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India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who run away there, defence minister says
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India will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists who run away there ...
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Christopher Luxon 'very supportive' of changing Easter trading laws: Christopher Luxon says while it's not a priority, he is personally open to changing the ...
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Christopher Luxon 'very supportive' of changing Easter trading laws
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Iran's foreign minister visits Oman on regional tour: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian travelled to Oman on Sunday on the first leg of a regional ...
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Iran's foreign minister visits Oman on regional tour
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MPs pay not a decision for politicians - National, Labour: National and Labour leaders are united on MPs' pay rises, each saying it is - and should be - decided ...
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MPs pay not a decision for politicians - National, Labour
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Yoav Gallant claims Israel ready for any scenario with Iran: The United States is also on high alert and preparing for a possible attack by Iran targeting ...
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Yoav Gallant claims Israel ready for any scenario with Iran
Quick Glance: US Alerted to Impending Iranian Attack
  • The US is actively on high alert and preparing for a potential "significant" attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region as a response to Monday's Israeli strike in Damascus that killed high-ranking Iranian commanders. Senior US officials currently believe that an attack by Iran is "inevitable" - a sentiment also shared by their Israeli counterparts. Both governments are working diligently to prepare for the anticipated Iranian attack, acknowledging the various possible methods through which the attack could unfold and the potential risks to US and Israeli assets and personnel.

  • A looming Iranian attack was a focal point of discussion during a phone call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. At that moment, the two governments were uncertain about the timing and nature of Iran's retaliation. A direct Iranian strike on Israel is a scenario that the Biden administration is particularly concerned about, as it would lead to a swift escalation of an already volatile situation in the Middle East. Iran had vowed vengeance following Israel's airstrike on the Iranian embassy complex in Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least seven officials.

  • The US promptly informed Iran that the Biden administration was not involved in and had no prior knowledge of the embassy attack, cautioning against targeting American assets. The US considers its own embassies and consulates abroad, as well as foreign embassies and consulates in the US, to be under special protection.

  • On Tuesday, the Pentagon's Deputy Press Secretary, Sabrina Singh, stated that the US assessment pointed to Israel as the perpetrator of the airstrike. Israel has escalated its military operations against Iran and its regional allies following the October 7 attack on Israel by the Tehran-backed Hamas group. Subsequent warfare in Gaza by Israel has resulted in over 32,800 casualties, widespread devastation, and pushed more than a million individuals to the brink of starvation, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.
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Iran signals it will limit response to Israel attack to avoid escalation: U.S. allies have been calling Tehran to urge caution.
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Iran signals it will limit response to Israel attack to avoid escalation
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Ireland misses out on chance to host World Rally events: Motorsport Ireland has announced that Ireland is no longer being considered to host a round of the FIA ...
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Ireland misses out on chance to host World Rally events
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Security steals focus in Luxon’s Singapore swing: The PM has kicked off his trip to Southeast Asia. But as Luxon cosies up to old friends in Singapore ...
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Security steals focus in Luxon’s Singapore swing
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Iran's foreign minister continues regional tour with Syria: Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian left Oman to visit Syria's capital Damascus a week ...
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Iran's foreign minister continues regional tour with Syria
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Turkey restricts exports to Israel, saying its request to airdrop aid to Gaza was denied
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Turkey restricts exports to Israel, saying its request to airdrop aid to ...
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Luxon's quarterly action plan 'pointless' - Labour, Greens: The coalition's new plan does nothing for the country's immediate needs and the PM's "running the ...
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Luxon's quarterly action plan 'pointless' - Labour, Greens
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Minister 'not convinced' Fire and Emergency needs further levy boost: The Internal Affairs Minister is asking Fire and Emergency to prove it needs a further ...
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Minister 'not convinced' Fire and Emergency needs further levy boost
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba demands more Patriot air defenses: In an interview with The Post, Ukraine’s top diplomat said he is being less ...
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba demands more Patriot air defenses