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Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday that it had struck western Ukraine with a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile, an ominous warning by President Vladimir Putin of Russia as U.S.-led negotiations to end the war have gained steam.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell

Iran’s supreme leader vowed that the government would “not back down” in the face of protests that have rocked the country in recent weeks, as the country’s leadership threatened to escalate its crackdown on demonstrators.

Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.

China built a dominant strategic position in Latin America as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.

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