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China: Traffic Officer Stops Cars to Help Kitten Cross Road in Qinghai

On November 24, 2025, in Qinghai, western China, a touching moment warmed the cold winter day. At an intersection, a traffic police officer noticed a tiny kitten trying to cross the zebra line. He slowed down the traffic and patiently waited as the kitten trotted behind him, safely making it to the other side. Only after confirming the kitten was out of danger did the officer signal the vehicles to proceed. Drivers and passersby were moved by his kindness, praising him online as “the warmest policeman in winter.”

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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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China: Child and Dog Share Adorable Seesaw Moment in Quanzhou

On September 21, a video captured a touching scene at a residential fitness area in Quanzhou, where a young child and a dog played together on a seesaw. The dog moved up and down in sync with the child, creating an adorable moment.

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US: Strong Storm Blasts Texas as Memorial Day Tornado Touches Down Near Menard

A tornado was spotted touching down just west of Menard, Texas, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. A strong storm brought gusty winds and large hail, up to baseball size, to the area.

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US: Severe Weather Hits Western Pennsylvania With 4 Tornadoes Touching Down

Severe storms hit Western Pennsylvania on Sunday, March 16, bringing heavy rain, hail, and strong winds. Additionally, four EF-1 tornadoes touched down in the western part of the state. Thousands lost power during the bad weather.

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US: Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago Amid Tornado-Warned Storms 2

The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area on Monday, July 15. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area as the storms rolled in. A tornado was reported touching down in Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a separate possible one was spotted on the ground near Midway International Airport, hampering flight departures and arrivals.

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US: Sirens Blare Through Downtown Chicago Amid Tornado-Warned Storms

The National Weather Service confirmed as many as 10 tornadoes in the Chicago metro area on Monday, July 15. Tornado sirens blared through the downtown area as the storms rolled in. A tornado was reported touching down in Chicago O'Hare International Airport and a separate possible one was spotted on the ground near Midway International Airport, hampering flight departures and arrivals.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Tear Through Pittsburgh Area As Powerful Thunderstorms Hit Northeast

A line of powerful thunderstorms hit the Northeast on Wednesday, June 26, leaving two people dead and hundreds of thousands of homes without power. Multiple tornadoes were confirmed touching down in the Pittsburgh Area. This video shows a trailer truck overturned on I-70 in New Stanton.

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Direct flights resume between Beijing, Prague

STORY: Direct flights resume between Beijing, Prague SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Hainan Airlines aircraft touching down in Prague 2. various of Prague 3. various of the passengers 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIRI POS, Chief executive officer of the Prague Airport 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU ZHENG, Chinese passenger STORYLINE: A Hainan Airlines aircraft touched down in Prague on Monday morning, marking the resumption of direct flights between the capital cities of China and the Czech Republic. Jiri Pos, chief executive officer of the Prague Airport, said, "We have trust in the potential of the market in both directions. Together with Hainan Airlines, we are building a bridge." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIRI POS, Chief executive officer of the Prague Airport "We are extremely happy about this re-reopening of direct route between Beijing and Prague. We believe that the improvement of capacity on the air fl

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China's Chang'e-6 lands on moon's far side to collect samples

STORY: China's Chang'e-6 lands on moon's far side to collect samples SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. footage of Chang'e-6 touching down on the far side of the moon 2. launching of Chang'e-6 on May 3 STORYLINE: China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Chang'e-6 consists of an orbiter, a returner, a lander and an ascender. Since its launch on May 3 this year, it has gone through various stages such as Earth-moon transfer, near-moon braking, lunar orbiting and landing descent. The CNSA said the lander-asce

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China: Selfless Man Lifts Downed Wire With Spade For Passing Cars In Rain

In eastern China, a brave and selfless sanitation worker lifted an electrical wire that had been broken by a fallen tree with a spade in the rain, clearing the way for the cars passing by. The video was filmed in Changzhou, Jiangsu on May 26, 2024. The man used a shovel to lift the electrical wire, preventing it from falling to the ground and posing a danger to passing vehicles and pedestrians. One of the witnesses Mr. Wu recalled the touching moment in an interview, mentioning that a heavy rainstorm unexpectedly broke out, causing a branch to snap and bring down an electrical wire. He greatly admired his actions as he passed by. Another witness, Ms. Fan, stated that she initially wanted to bring something to shield the elderly man from the rain. However, she saw another man offer him an umbrella, which he declined. Fortunately, the rain stopped after a short while. She also said that when the electrical wire was broken, some nearby shops experienced power outages.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240501) -- BEIJING, May 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken on April 30, 2024 shows the return capsule of the Shenzhou-17 manned spaceship carrying astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, touching down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-SHENZHOU-17-RETURN (CN)

(240430) -- DONGFENG LANDING SITE, April 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken on April 30, 2024 shows the return capsule of the Shenzhou-17 manned spaceship carrying astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, touching down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 30, 2024. The three astronauts are all in good health condition, according to the China Manned Space Agency. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

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Indonesia: Destructive Tornado Sweeps Through Sumedang In West Java 2

A large, violent tornado swept through Sumedang in West Java on Wednesday, February 21, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Dozens were reported injured and some buildings sustained damage after the violent winds ripped roofs and toppled panel walls. This footage shows the tornado touching down and the ensuing vortex of debris caused by the twister.

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows France's President Emmanuel Macron chats with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is welcomed by French Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu after landing at Orly's airport near Paris on February 16, 2024 to sign a bilateral security agreement with French President. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky was due to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee palace to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is welcomed by French Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu after landing at Orly's airport near Paris on February 16, 2024 to sign a bilateral security agreement with French President. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky was due to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee palace to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Signs Security Pact With Ukraine - Paris

Handout photo shows France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron during a talk at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a talk with French President at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu and French President Emmanuel Macron during a talk with Ukraine President at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu and French President Emmanuel Macron during a talk with Ukraine President at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron during a talk at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu and French President Emmanuel Macron during a talk with Ukraine President at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron during a talk at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during a talk with French President at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Entrance of presidential Elysee Palace after French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Entrance of presidential Elysee Palace after French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Entrance of presidential Elysee Palace after French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Entrance of presidential Elysee Palace after French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

Entrance of presidential Elysee Palace after French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron meets with Volodymyr Zelensky - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron greet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the presidential Elysee palace in Paris on February 16, 2024, to sign a bilateral security agreement. After touching down at Orly airport south of the capital, Zelensky meets with French President to sign the deal, having concluded a similar agreement with Germany earlier in the day. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM