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Kremlin Says Ukraine Sent Two Drones to Attack Vladimir Putin

By Mary Ilyushina | The Washington Post

Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of staging a drone attack intended to hit the Kremlin residence and kill President Vladimir Putin, an electric allegation that could create justification for Russia to escalate its war in Ukraine.

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Iran’s President Visits Syria as He Seeks to Bolster Tehran’s Sway Over Ally

By Najmeh Bozorgmehr | Financial Times

Iran’s president visited Syria on Wednesday for the first time since a civil war that broke out in 2011 shattered the Arab state, seeking to extend Tehran’s sway over its longtime ally as it prepares for reconstruction.

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