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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Macron at the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum - Paris

Macron at the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron (C) shakes hands with Ukraine's Colonel General Ruslan Khomchak, First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council flanked by French Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces (CEMA) Thierry Burkhard with the Eiffel Tower behind as they arrive to attend a meeting with the European Union's chiefs of staff of and NATO armies to address the ongoing Russian-Ukranian conflict as part of the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum at the Musee de la Marine, in Paris, on March 11, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum - Paris

Macron at the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron (C) shakes hands with Ukraine's Colonel General Ruslan Khomchak, First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council flanked by French Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces (CEMA) Thierry Burkhard with the Eiffel Tower behind as they arrive to attend a meeting with the European Union's chiefs of staff of and NATO armies to address the ongoing Russian-Ukranian conflict as part of the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum at the Musee de la Marine, in Paris, on March 11, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum - Paris

Macron at the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron (C) shakes hands with Ukraine's Colonel General Ruslan Khomchak, First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council flanked by French Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces (CEMA) Thierry Burkhard with the Eiffel Tower behind as they arrive to attend a meeting with the European Union's chiefs of staff of and NATO armies to address the ongoing Russian-Ukranian conflict as part of the Paris Defence and Strategy Forum at the Musee de la Marine, in Paris, on March 11, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Members of the European Solidarity faction hold a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. MPs blocked the work of the Verkhovna Rada during the Thursday hearing in response to sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council on MP Petro Poroshenko, the EuropeanSolidarity Party leader and the 5th President. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

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European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Members of the European Solidarity faction hold a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. MPs blocked the work of the Verkhovna Rada during the Thursday hearing in response to sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council on MP Petro Poroshenko, the EuropeanSolidarity Party leader and the 5th President. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

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European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Members of the European Solidarity faction hold a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. MPs blocked the work of the Verkhovna Rada during the Thursday hearing in response to sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council on MP Petro Poroshenko, the EuropeanSolidarity Party leader and the 5th President. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

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European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Members of the European Solidarity faction hold a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. MPs blocked the work of the Verkhovna Rada during the Thursday hearing in response to sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council on MP Petro Poroshenko, the EuropeanSolidarity Party leader and the 5th President. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

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European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Members of the European Solidarity faction hold a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. MPs blocked the work of the Verkhovna Rada during the Thursday hearing in response to sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council on MP Petro Poroshenko, the EuropeanSolidarity Party leader and the 5th President. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

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European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Members of the European Solidarity faction hold a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. MPs blocked the work of the Verkhovna Rada during the Thursday hearing in response to sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council on MP Petro Poroshenko, the EuropeanSolidarity Party leader and the 5th President. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

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European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

European Solidarity MPs brief press in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Members of the European Solidarity faction hold a briefing in the Ukrainian parliament, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. MPs blocked the work of the Verkhovna Rada during the Thursday hearing in response to sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defence Council on MP Petro Poroshenko, the EuropeanSolidarity Party leader and the 5th President. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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Ukrainian President presents Victory Plan at parliament

Ukrainian President presents Victory Plan at parliament

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 16, 2024 - Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Anatolii Barhylevych, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Lytvynenko, Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin, head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk and chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov (L to R) attend a sitting of the Verkhovna Rada during which President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenkyy is set to present the Victory Plan to MPs and Ukrainian society as seen during a live broadcast from the session hall, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ukrainian President presents Victory Plan at parliament

Ukrainian President presents Victory Plan at parliament

KYIV, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 16, 2024 - Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Anatolii Barhylevych, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Lytvynenko, Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin, head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl Maliuk, chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov and head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine Oleh Ivashchenko (L to R, front) attend a sitting of the Verkhovna Rada during which President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenkyy is set to present the Victory Plan to MPs and Ukrainian society as seen during a live broadcast from the session hall, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. Photo by Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. Photo by Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. Photo by Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. Photo by Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. Photo by Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool

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Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

Macron Chairs A Defence Council - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a National Defence and Security Council dedicated to Lebanon at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/Pool

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Ihor Sholtys appears on About War programme

Ihor Sholtys appears on About War programme

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 7, 2024 - Officer of the 12th Command of the Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro who goes by his call sign Dyplomat, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defence Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko and serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ihor Sholtys, also known by his call sign Harry Schultz, (L to R) attend the recording of the About War programme of the Ukrinform National News Agency of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ihor Sholtys appears on About War programme

Ihor Sholtys appears on About War programme

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 7, 2024 - Officer of the 12th Command of the Azov Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine Dmytro who goes by his call sign Dyplomat, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defence Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko and serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ihor Sholtys, also known by his call sign Harry Schultz, (L to R) attend the recording of the About War programme of the Ukrinform National News Agency of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ihor Sholtys appears on About War programme

Ihor Sholtys appears on About War programme

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 7, 2024 - Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defence Council, Lieutenant Andrii Kovalenko attends the recording of the About War programme of the Ukrinform National News Agency of Ukraine with serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ihor Sholtys, also known by his call sign Harry Schultz, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 25, 2024 - Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksii Danilov (L) and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba are seen during the Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 25, 2024 - Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksii Danilov attends the Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 25, 2024 - Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksii Danilov attends the Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 25, 2024 - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksii Danilov (R to L) are seen during the Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 25, 2024 - Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksii Danilov attends the Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 25, 2024 - Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Oleksii Danilov attends the Ukraine. Year 2024 Forum, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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