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Ukraine Invades Russia 1:22:23

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Tommy and Ben discuss the impact of Ukraine’s shocking military incursion into Russian territory, how the US and Israel are preparing for a possible retaliatory military strike by Iran and Hezbollah, how activists are trying to influence Kamala Harris’s position on Gaza, and the latest details on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and ceasefire neg…

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Harris-Walz Ticket, A Russian Prisoner Exchange 1:19:27

6d ago1:19:27

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Ben and guest host Alyona Minkovski discuss how Harris’s pick of Tim Walz as a running mate represents a new generation of US foreign policy, the anticipation of an attack from Iran and Hezbollah in retaliation for the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, and a historic prisoner exchange between the US and Russia that included journalists, dissidents, and an…

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Venezuela's Stolen Election 1:23:58

13d ago1:23:58

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Tommy and Ben discuss Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s attempt to hold on to power after losing Sunday’s election, the political debate over whether the US should sanction Venezuela, and what Vice President Harris should do in the next 100 days to pass the “Commander-in-Chief test.” They also talk about the escalating war between Israel and He…

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Breaking Down Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy 1:20:41

20d ago1:20:41

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Tommy and Ben discuss the international reaction to Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, and dive into what Kamala Harris’s foreign policy could look like based on her record in the Senate, experience during the Biden administration, and advisers. They also talk about Netanyahu’s visit to Washington and planned speech to Congress,…

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World Reacts to Trump Assassination Attempt 1:22:58

27d ago1:22:58

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Tommy and Ben discuss the global reaction to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the rise of political violence around the world, Trump VP pick JD Vance’s views on foreign policy, and more low-lights from the RNC. They also talk about the conviction of Senator Robert Menendez on corruption charges, the last news from Gaza, Robert Kagame’s…

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French Election Shock, NATO Descends on D.C. 1:13:53

1M ago1:13:53

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Tommy and Ben discuss the surprising French election results and debate whether Macron’s decision to call early elections was a success or failure, the Labour landslide in the UK, and how American politics loom large at this year’s NATO summit in Washington, DC. They also talk about the election of reformist Masoud Pezeshkian in Iran and how a new …

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UK Election Preview with David Lammy 1:20:47

2M ago1:20:47

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Ben is joined by guest host David Lammy, British MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary. They discuss the upcoming election in the UK on July 4th and how historic a Labour win by Keir Starmer would be, how to read into popular support for Nigel Farage and his far-right party, an election betting scandal from people within Rishi Sunak’s inner circle, and t…

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Why Is Putin Going To North Korea? 1:23:26

2M ago1:23:26

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Tommy and Ben discuss the “Peace Summit” held in Switzerland for the war in Ukraine and the glaring problem of Russia’s absence, Putin’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years and why this growing alliance is a troubling development, and the news that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will stand trial next week in Russia on espionage ch…

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Far Right Surges in European Elections 1:19:07

2M ago1:19:07

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Tommy and Ben discuss the success of far-right parties in the European Parliamentary elections and debate whether French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for snap elections in France is bold or disastrous. Then they talk about British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s shocking decision to skip a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the …

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It Is Our Leadership and the Will of Ukrainians that Must Work for Peace, Europe and Life – the President at his Speech in the Bundestag - 2024-06-11 17:15:00 11:01

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It is up to us, together with all our partners and everyone who values life and helps protect it now, to determine what the legacy of this time will be for Europe in the times to come. Will there be security? Will there be respect? Will there be peace? I am confident that we will choose the right answer.…

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Speech by Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 - 2024-06-11 12:56:00 12:19

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No matter how the political environment in Europe changes, the fact of our reality is that all Europeans, without exception, need the European Union. Every nation that shares the common values of the entire Europe and wants to live, just like us, to live in peace.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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We Are Preparing New Agreements for Ukraine with European Partners, in Particular with Germany – Address by the President - 2024-06-09 20:46:00 3:47

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At present, one of our main tasks is to secure more support for Ukraine in terms of the resilience of our society. This includes energy, recovery after attacks, and all other foundations of normal life.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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We Have Already Reached Agreements with Partners on Additional Air Defense Systems for Ukraine – Address by the President of Ukraine - 2024-06-08 20:17:00 3:25

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We are also working to ensure more reserves for our army. Now, thanks to negotiations and meetings in France, we have some new solutions for Ukrainian defense – both from France and the United States.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Ce régime russe ne reconnaît pas de limites. Même l’Europe ne lui suffit pas - discours du Président devant l'Assemblée nationale de la France - 2024-06-07 13:00:00 14:12

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Les systèmes de défense aérienne et blindés français, les missiles et artillerie, votre expérience et vos conseils nous aident déjà à sauver des vies et à dissuader la Russie, grâce à vous.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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This Russian Regime Does Not Recognize Borders, Even Europe Is Not Enough for It – President's Address to the National Assembly of France - 2024-06-07 12:30:00 12:53

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French air defense systems and armored vehicles, missiles and artillery, experience and expertise are already helping us save lives and deter Russia, thanks to you.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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World Reacts to Trump’s Guilty Verdict 1:19:03

2M ago1:19:03

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Tommy and Ben discuss Biden’s ceasefire proposal and debate whether going public with the plan will pressure Hamas and Israel to accept it, they also try to understand why Democrats agreed to invite Israeli PM Bibi Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress. Then they discuss global reactions to Trump’s guilty verdict, the debate over allowin…

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It Is Only the Beginning of June, but These Are Already the Weeks That Will Define the Whole Summer, and in Many Ways This Year – the Address by the President - 2024-06-04 19:57:00 3:16

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We are doing everything necessary, step by step, to make Russia see that we have the means to respond to any attempt to expand the war and increase pressure on Ukraine. And we are working with our partners to improve our capabilities – to make them even more long-range.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Speech by Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Plenary Session “Re-Imagining Solutions for Global Peace and Regional Stability” Held in Singapore - 2024-06-02 10:20:00 9:49

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Not so long ago it seemed that the world would always be fragmented. But we saw that most nations truly desire and are capable of cooperation, at least as far as collective security is concerned.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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In the Near Future, the Issue of New Air Defense Systems and Co-Production Will Be Actively Discussed with Partners – Address by the President - 2024-05-30 20:54:00 2:58

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We already have some confirmations from leaders about enhancing our air defense capabilities, and the key is to implement them in full and add more relevant agreements.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Russia Is No Longer in a Position to Disrupt the Global Peace Summit, Although It Is Trying Hard to Do So – the Address by the President - 2024-05-29 20:29:00 3:53

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I thank all the leaders who are helping! I am grateful to everyone in the world who is literally on the phone these days, in constant contact, in negotiations, so that this global format can become an example – an example of how the joint work of different nations of the world can restore the effectiveness of the UN Charter and force the aggressor …

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Norwegian Prime Minister Explains Decision to Recognize a Palestinian State 1:31:50

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Ben speaks to Jonas Gahr Store, the Prime Minister of Norway, who explains why he decided to formally recognize a Palestinian state alongside the leaders of Spain and Ireland. Then, Ben is joined by Fareed Zakaria to talk about the long term prospects for peace on multiple fronts like Israel and Palestine, Russia and Ukraine, and China and Taiwan. …

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Introducing "Killing Justice" 3:38

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When a judge in India dies of a heart attack, his passing barely makes the news. But when his niece approaches a journalist two years later, she shares a different story: that the circumstances around Judge Brijgopal Loya’s death have made his family doubt the official story. From Crooked Media and The Branch - Killing Justice investigates how one …

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Many Leaders Condemned Russian Terror; It Is Important That This Condemnation Leads to Fair Consequences – Address by the President - 2024-05-26 20:27:00 4:40

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We see every point of concentration of Russian troops. We know all the areas where Russian missiles and combat aircraft are launched. Destroying this terrorist force – and thus saving thousands of lives and guaranteeing that the expansion of the war will be stopped – is purely a political decision.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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We Do Not Want the UN Charter to Be Burnt Down Just Like These Books – Address by the President of Ukraine to the World Leaders on the Eve of the Peace Summit - 2024-05-26 10:00:00 4:32

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There is no nation that can stop such war alone, unaided – world leaders’ engagement is needed.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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We Are Waiting for the African Leaders at the Peace Summit, and We Wish You All Peace – the President of Ukraine Addressed African Nations on the Africa Day - 2024-05-25 12:55:00 4:16

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We always seek mutual benefit and never use our capabilities to the detriment of other nations, their sovereignty, or their welfare. And this is exactly what is needed in our world – in a world where only formulas of peace, formulas of respect and formulas of development should ever work.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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The Strike on Kharkiv is Another Manifestation of Russian Madness, there is Just No Other Way to Put It — Address by the President of Ukraine - 2024-05-25 17:42:00 2:34

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Only such madmen as Putin are capable of killing and terrorizing people in such a vile way. We already know that there are wounded, and there are killed. My condolences to the families and friends. Anyone who has been affected will get the help they need.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Putin Not Only Wants to Disrupt the Peace Summit, but He Is Also Afraid of What the Summit Can Bring – Address by the President - 2024-05-24 21:00:00 3:14

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No one in the world is interested in this war, except the aggressor, and everyone is actually aware of this. The Peace Summit is a format that will not allow Putin to lie anymore.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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The Protection of Life Must Have All of the Necessary Tools to Truly Defeat Terrorists – Address by the President - 2024-05-23 21:56:00 4:24

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I thank every state that genuinely supports our fight against terror. But we need more efforts, more determination – the determination of the world's leaders – to make Russian terror finally lose.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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The Peace Summit and the Participation of World Leaders Can Restore the Full Effectiveness of the UN Charter and Return Full Protection to Every Nation – Address by the President - 2024-05-22 20:24:00 3:56

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Now every leader, every state is able to show their leadership so that this year will be a time of victory for international law and justice, a time when not just one aggressor loses, but the very idea of war.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Hamas and Netanyahu Accused of War Crimes 1:20:34

3M ago1:20:34

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Ben and guest host Alyona Minkovski discuss the ICC’s application for arrest warrants against both Hamas and Netanyahu for war crimes, the mass exodus of civilians from Rafah, a US-Saudi pact supposedly being days away from being agreed to, and public rebukes against Netanyahu from members of his own war cabinet. They also talk about the Iranian pr…

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All the Partners are Fully Informed about Our Actual Needs and the Real Situation on the Front – Address by the President - 2024-05-21 20:24:00 4:53

3M ago4:53

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Every new connection of Ukraine with the world, every strengthened communication and cooperation means additional opportunities for all of us to protect the lives of our people, our cities and communities, to ensure the strength of our army, and to bring real peace closer.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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The Summit will be Truly Global, Leaders from All Continents will be Represented – Address by the President - 2024-05-20 21:40:00 3:54

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We already have an understanding of the Summit's content – of the meeting's outcome we should achieve. I am grateful to all states, all leaders, all ambassadors of peace who help us prepare the Summit.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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The Occupier Fails to Achieve Its Goal of Stretching Our Forces Thin and Thus Weakening Ukraine – Address by the President - 2024-05-19 19:19:00 3:20

3M ago3:20

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As a result of these days – of the whole week – we have secured stronger positions in the Kharkiv region.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Wherever the Situation is Difficult, Our Forces Give a Decent Rebuff to the Occupier – Address by the President of Ukraine - 2024-05-18 19:17:00 4:08

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Ukrainian diplomacy is working together with Ukrainian weapons for the sake of a just peace for our country and a just punishment for Russia for this war.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Our Energy Sector Has Lost a Significant Part of Its Production, there is a Need for a Rational Consumption of Electricity Again — Address by the President - 2024-05-17 19:47:00 3:58

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Both at the Government level and at the level of regional and local authorities, as well as at the level of energy companies, we need to ensure that the public is fully informed about how power cuts happen now.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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We Managed to Build Confidence in Vovchansk Direction, yet Russian Shelling and Threats Persist – Address by the President - 2024-05-16 20:12:00 3:21

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Russia is trying to expand the war, invariably accompanying it with empty words about peace. We must force Russia into a real, just peace by all means. In this context, our defense against assaults and attacks is crucial.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Over the Course of the Day, our Defense and Security Forces Have Managed to Partially Stabilize the Situation — Address by the President - 2024-05-15 18:29:00 2:49

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The occupier, who entered the Kharkiv region, is being destroyed with all available means. Artillery, drones, and our infantry are working quite accurately. I thank all those who are in their positions now.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Our Warriors Destroy the Occupier Who Is Trying to Advance: Everything is Quite Tense — Address by the President - 2024-05-14 19:39:00 5:38

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We have reinforced the directions, including the Kharkiv ones. Many warriors — especially Kharkiv residents — have risen to defend the Kharkiv region. They are doing their job, and I thank them all for their efficiency.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Our Task is Crystal Clear – to Thwart Russia's Attempt to Expand the War – Address by the President - 2024-05-13 19:53:00 4:03

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In the Kharkiv region, our counterattacks are ongoing, we've provided reinforcement in that area, in particular, in Vovchansk and the border areas in general. Brigadier General Mykhailo Drapatyi is in charge of this direction directly on the ground, and he is provided with the necessary munitions and forces.…

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Special Attention Is Paid to the Kharkiv Region; Fierce Defensive Battles Are Ongoing on a Large Part of Our Border Area – Address by the President - 2024-05-12 19:31:00 3:17

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Defensive battles are never easy. Our warriors know what to do.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Disrupting the Russian Offensive Intentions is the Number One Task Now – Address by the President of Ukraine - 2024-05-11 19:26:00 3:13

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Today, the focus is primarily on the frontline – on the situation in our regions where the risks of the Russian offensive actions are the highest.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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We are Adding More Forces to Kharkiv Directions, We Are Providing Everything Required to Protect Our Positions — Address by the President - 2024-05-10 21:25:00 3:39

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Our warriors, our artillery, our drones are retaliating against the occupier. I am grateful to each of our soldiers, each sergeant, each officer who are defending our positions in exactly the way it is necessary.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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This Day and Week Added Support to Our Warriors, State, Diplomacy, and the Peace Summit – Address by the President - 2024-05-09 20:41:00 5:15

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We see what the occupier is preparing for. There will be a response.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Our Positions at the Front, the Physical Protection of Our People and Communities, and the Disruption of Any Attempts at Russian Offensive Are Urgent Priorities – Address by the President - 2024-05-08 ... 4:53

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Everyone who is now on the frontline, who defends Ukraine on the ground, in the sky and at sea, gives our state the opportunity to gain a prospect for Ukrainians – for our independence, for our diplomacy, for our lives.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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Address by the President of Ukraine on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II - 2024-05-08 09:01:00 7:02

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80 years ago, millions of Ukrainians fought to defeat Nazism forever. But today, Ukrainians are once again standing up to evil, which reemerged, returned, and wants to destroy us again. It’s an army of a fiend that kills, tortures and wipes peaceful cities and villages off the face of the Earth. This evil is called Russian fascism, or RF for short.…

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We are Preparing Meetings and Documents That Will Definitely Make It Into the News in the Coming Weeks - Address by the President - 2024-05-07 22:05:00 4:05

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We continue to prepare for the actual start of talks with the European Union in June. From our side, the Ukrainian side, all the details will be one hundred percent worked out. Ukraine has fulfilled its obligations.By Independent Voice Featuring Official Government Translations

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