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UK’s Lammy sets out further financial support for Ukraine during Kyiv visit


British foreign minister David Lammy said on Wednesday Britain would provide a further 600 million pounds ($781 million) of support for Ukraine as he visited Kyiv with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The British government said it would provide 242 million pounds of funding, including for humanitarian needs, and 484 million pounds in loan guarantees for World Bank lending to Ukraine before the end of the year. Britain has already committed 3 billion pounds a year of military support to Ukraine for as long as needed.

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Zelenskiy ‘Counting’ on Biden Meeting for Strike Permission


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will press President Joe Biden on his plea to lift restrictions on weapons used for deeper strikes within Russia territory when he meets the US leader this month.

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Turkey’s Erdogan says Russia must return Crimea to Ukraine


“Our support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence is unwavering,” the Turkish president said.

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Putin and Putinism

Don’t take Putin’s name in vain, Russia whines at Harris and Trump – POLITICO Europe


Don’t take Putin’s name in vain, Russia whines at Harris and Trump  POLITICO Europe

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Harris suggested that Russia could target Poland if Ukraine loses the war. That resonates with Poles


Former President Donald Trump twice refused to directly answer a question during the debate about whether he wanted U.S. ally Ukraine to win the war.

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Don’t take Putin’s name in vain, Russia whines at Harris and Trump


Candidates traded jabs about the Russian president during U.S. presidential debate.

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Top US, UK diplomats make rare join visit to Kyiv as Ukraine appeals for right to fire long-range missiles into Russia


The US and UK’s chief foreign affairs advisors visit Ukraine to discuss the country’s military needs in its fight against Russia.

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Moscow responds to reports US would allow long-range strikes on Russia


President Joe Biden has hinted at a shift in policy prohibiting Ukraine from using long-range weapons to hit inside Russia.

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Putin and Putinism

Russia claims Kursk counteroffensive pushing back Ukraine forces – Al Jazeera English


Russia claims Kursk counteroffensive pushing back Ukraine forces  Al Jazeera English

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Harris’ suggestion that Poland could be next if Ukraine loses the war resonates with Poles


U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ warning that failing to support Ukraine could leave Poland and other countries open to attack by Russia is resonating in Poland.