African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — African leaders have left two days of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine and to find a path to end the war there. Putin in a press conference late Saturday following the Russia-Africa summit said Russia’s termination of the grain deal earlier this month caused a rise in grain prices that benefits Russian companies. He added that Moscow would share some of those revenues with the “poorest nations.” That commitment, with no details, follows Putin’s promise to start shipping 25,000 to 50,000 tons of grain for free to each of six African nations in the next three to four months — an amount dwarfed by the 725,000 tons shipped by the U.N. World Food Program to several hungry countries, African and otherwise, under the grain deal. Putin said Russia would analyze African leaders’ peace proposal for Ukraine, whose details have not been publicly shared.

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Putin extends 'full support' to Africa, promises to help countries ward off terrorism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin extends 'full support' to Africa, promises to help countries ward off terrorism

Firstpost  

Putin said Russia could help countries with “sustainable development, the struggle against terrorism and extremism, combating epidemics, food problems and the consequences of natural disasters” Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 22, 2024. File Photo- Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday promised Moscow’s …

Russia hosts African ministers to expand ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia hosts African ministers to expand ties

Associated Press  

SOCHI, Russia — Russia on Saturday opened the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the city of Sochi, seeking to deepen ties with African nations and dispel a notion that it’s isolated by Western sanctions. The conference is billed as building on last summer’s Russia-Africa summit, where Russian President Vladimir Putin courted leaders from Africa and offered …

Why did the Ukraine Peace Summit fail?
6 months ago

Why did the Ukraine Peace Summit fail?

Al Jazeera  

The Global South is not buying the Ukrainian claim to colonial victimhood, and has grown more suspicious of US client states after Gaza. The main aim of the much talked about Ukraine Peace Summit, held in Switzerland on June 15-16, was to rally the Global Majority behind President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “peace formula” – a marketable brand name for a list …

Ukraine summit is a start, build on gains
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine summit is a start, build on gains

Hindustan Times  

India’s refusal to endorse the communique released at the end of the two-day peace summit on Ukraine held in Switzerland is in step with the nuanced view New Delhi has held since Russia invaded its southern neighbour in February 2022. The much-delayed peace meet was attended by close to 100 nations, but most of the Global South preferred to observe …

Ukraine peace summit ends with hope
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine peace summit ends with hope

The Hindu  

The two day Summit on Peace in Ukraine at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland ended on Sunday with participants hoping for an end to the war between Moscow and Kyiv. 80 countries and four organisations of the 100 attending delegations supported the final joint communiqué that emerged out of the Path To Peace Summit looking at ways to end the …

Only efforts involving Russia, Ukraine will lead to peace: India at Swiss summit
6 months, 1 week ago

Only efforts involving Russia, Ukraine will lead to peace: India at Swiss summit

Hindustan Times  

India believes only a “sincere and practical engagement” between Russia and Ukraine can lead to enduring peace, a top Indian diplomat on Sunday told a peace summit hosted by Switzerland that was attended by more than 90 countries. Secretary Pavan Kapoor of the external affairs ministry further said India wouldn’t associate itself with the joint communique or any document emerging …

Nearly 80 countries at Swiss summit agree Ukraine’s ‘territorial integrity’ is key to peace
6 months, 1 week ago

Nearly 80 countries at Swiss summit agree Ukraine’s ‘territorial integrity’ is key to peace

LA Times  

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hug during the closing news conference of the Ukraine peace summit in Obbuergen, Switzerland, on Sunday. Seventy-eight countries jointly called Sunday for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war, though some key developing nations at a Swiss conference did …

Ukraine summit paves way for peace talks with Russia
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine summit paves way for peace talks with Russia

New Indian Express  

BURGENSTOCK: Dozens of countries meeting for a landmark international summit on peace in Ukraine agreed Sunday that Kyiv should enter dialogue with Russia on ending the war while strongly supporting Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity. Kremlin reiterates Putin call The summit focused Sunday on food security, avoiding a nuclear disaster and returning deported children from Russia as countries outlined building …

In Burgenstock, world leaders seek a peace framework for Ukraine, without Russia
6 months, 1 week ago

In Burgenstock, world leaders seek a peace framework for Ukraine, without Russia

The Hindu  

A 20 minutes drive from Lucerne, a key city in central Switzerland buzzing with tourists, is a heavenly resort nestled in the Alps and overlooking lake Luzern from high above. These past few days residents here have been subjected to the constant whirring of helicopters as the lake resort gears up to welcome world leaders for the Summit on Peace …

A peace summit for Ukraine opens this weekend in Switzerland. But Russia won’t be taking part
6 months, 1 week ago

A peace summit for Ukraine opens this weekend in Switzerland. But Russia won’t be taking part

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Switzerland will host scores of world leaders this weekend to try to map out the first steps toward peace in Ukraine even though Russia, which launched the war, isn’t attending. Putin said Friday that “without Russia’s participation, without an honest and responsible dialogue with us, it is impossible to reach a peaceful solution in Ukraine and in general …

A peace summit for Ukraine opens in Switzerland, but Russia won't be taking part
6 months, 1 week ago

A peace summit for Ukraine opens in Switzerland, but Russia won't be taking part

The Independent  

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UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn’t satisfied
1 year, 3 months ago

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn’t satisfied

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain at a time of growing global hunger. The deal followed Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine which sent global food prices …

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine

The Hindu  

African leaders are leaving two days of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin with little to show for their requests to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine and to find a path to end the war there. Mr. Putin in a press conference late on Saturday following the Russia-Africa summit said Russia's termination of the grain deal …

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders leave Russia summit without grain deal or a path to end the war in Ukraine

The Independent  

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Officials say Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit over Russia’s war in August
1 year, 4 months ago

Officials say Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit over Russia’s war in August

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia will host a Ukrainian-organized peace summit in early August seeking to find a way to start negotiations over Russia’s war on the country, officials said Sunday. “The Ukrainian Peace Formula contains 10 fundamental points, the implementation of which will not only ensure peace for Ukraine, but also create mechanisms to counter future conflicts …

Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The proposal floats a series of possible steps to defuse the conflict, including a Russian troop pullback from Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that an initiative presented by African leaders could be a basis for peace in Moscow’s war on Ukraine but claimed that attacks from Kyiv made a cessation of hostilities “virtually impossible”. The proposal, according to …

Russia 'carefully' examining African proposals to end Ukraine conflict: Putin
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia 'carefully' examining African proposals to end Ukraine conflict: Putin

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Moscow is "carefully" examining proposals made by some African leaders to end the conflict in Ukraine. "We respect your initiatives and we are examining them carefully," Mr. Putin said on the second day of a Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg. The Russia-Africa summit comes after Russia pulled out of a deal to allow …

Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin courted leaders from Africa at a summit on Friday, hailing the continent’s growing role in global affairs and offering to expand political and business ties. “I believe it’s necessary to also talk to the other side, although we are grateful to our African friends for their attention to the issue,” Putin said …

Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin promises grains, debt write-off as Russia seeks Africa allies

Al Jazeera  

Putin pledges to supply Africa with grain, promotes joint fight against ‘neocolonialism’ during Russia-Africa summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country and the African leaders attending a summit in St Petersburg have agreed to promote a multipolar world order and fight “neocolonialism” as he offered debt write-offs and grain to woo allies. “Russia’s attention to Africa is steadily growing,” …

Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Vladimir Putin told leaders and officials from most African countries Thursday that Russia is making every effort to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will cause price spikes. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also said Russia’s promise to donate grain to African nations …

Russia making efforts to avert food crisis, Putin tells African nations
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia making efforts to avert food crisis, Putin tells African nations

Al Jazeera  

Russian president offers free grain to six African countries days after withdrawing from Ukraine grain export deal. Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered free grain to six African countries, telling African leaders at a conference in St Petersburg that Moscow is making efforts to avert a global food crisis days after withdrawing from the Ukraine grain export deal. We are …

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin on a charm offensive as Russia-Africa Summit kicks off

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from across Africa attending high-level talks in St Petersburg, with food security and Ukraine war high on the agenda. Alongside the war in Ukraine, food security will be high on the agenda of the second Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg, especially after Russia’s decision last week to withdraw from an international grain deal left many in Africa unnerved. “Moscow …

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

African leaders arrive in Russia for summit as Kremlin seeks allies amid fighting in Ukraine

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Some African leaders arrived in Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin as he seeks allies amid the fighting in Ukraine, while the Kremlin accused Western powers of “outrageous” efforts to pressure other African heads of state not to attend. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov deplored “unconcealed brazen interference by the U.S., France and other states …

Russia wants allies, so it’s hosting an Africa summit. Food security and Wagner group top the agenda
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia wants allies, so it’s hosting an Africa summit. Food security and Wagner group top the agenda

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — As Russia seeks more allies during its invasion of Ukraine, longtime U.S. security partner Kenya might not be an obvious choice. “This is a decisive moment for both Africa and Putin in their relationship.” Putin has repeatedly said that Russia would offer free grain to low-income African countries now that the grain deal has been terminated. Africa …

Putin opted out not to 'jeopardise' BRICS summit: South Africa
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin opted out not to 'jeopardise' BRICS summit: South Africa

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin decided against attending an upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg in person because he did not want to "jeopardise" the talks, a top South African diplomat said Thursday. Mr. Putin's potential visit had posed a diplomatic and legal dilemma for South Africa ahead of the August 22-24 meeting. South Africa's ambassador-at-large for Asia and the BRICS, Anil …

South Africa leader hails ‘historic’ Ukraine peace mission
1 year, 6 months ago

South Africa leader hails ‘historic’ Ukraine peace mission

Al Jazeera  

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted the trip was the first time African leaders embarked on a peace mission ‘beyond the shores of the continent’. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa praised an African mission to broker peace in Ukraine as “historic” – despite a lukewarm reception by the leaders of warring Russia and Ukraine. “This initiative has been historic in that it …

Russian President Putin meets African leaders to discuss Ukraine peace plan
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian President Putin meets African leaders to discuss Ukraine peace plan

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 17 met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine, but the meeting ended with no visible progress. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after the three-hour meeting that the Africans' peace plan consisted of 10 elements, but “was …

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip
1 year, 6 months ago

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 17 is set to host a group of African leaders who have traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine. Seven African leaders — presidents of Comoros, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia, as well as Egypt’s prime minister and top envoys from the Republic of Congo and …

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip
1 year, 6 months ago

African leaders visit Russia to discuss their peace plan with Putin, after Ukraine trip

The Independent  

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Putin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress
1 year, 6 months ago

Putin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled to Russia on a self-styled “peace mission” the day after they went to Ukraine, but the meeting ended with no visible progress. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after the three-hour meeting that the Africans’ peace plan consisted of 10 elements, …

War in Ukraine must stop, South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin
1 year, 6 months ago

War in Ukraine must stop, South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin

Al Jazeera  

South African president says the war is having a ‘negative impact’ on the African continent and many other countries. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa – who is in Russia as part of a peace-seeking delegation – told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must stop. Ramaphosa laid out the 10 points of the African peace initiative …

African leaders start peace mission in Kyiv despite Russian missile barrage
1 year, 6 months ago

African leaders start peace mission in Kyiv despite Russian missile barrage

The Hindu  

A delegation of leaders and senior officials from Africa arrived in Ukraine seeking ways to end the invaded country's nearly 16-month war with Russia and to ensure food and fertilizer deliveries to their continent, though an air raid in Kyiv during their Friday trip provided a reminder of the challenges they face. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said last month …

African nations courted by Russia, Ukraine for support
1 year, 6 months ago

African nations courted by Russia, Ukraine for support

China Daily  

Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula greets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov before their talks in Nairobi on Monday. RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE/AP Days after Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba left Africa last week, his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov made a surprise visit to Kenya on Monday for a series of meetings with local leaders. Lavrov who was on …

Ukraine courts ‘Global South’ in push to challenge Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine courts ‘Global South’ in push to challenge Russia

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s foreign minister begins a tour of Africa after President Zelenskyy’s visits to the Middle East and Asia. Ukraine’s foreign minister has begun a tour of African countries, stepping up wartime Kyiv’s diplomatic push to challenge Russian influence in the Global South and cement the vision laid out by Ukraine as the only path to peace. Top diplomat Dmytro Kuleba …

Updates: Moscow says Ukraine ‘sabotage group’ crossed into Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Updates: Moscow says Ukraine ‘sabotage group’ crossed into Russia

Al Jazeera  

Six African leaders propose that Ukraine accept opening peace talks with Russia even as Russian troops remain on its soil, South Africa’s presidency has said, as South African officials prepare to visit both countries to sell the idea. Second is a framework for lasting peace,” South African presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said. President Macky Sall of Senegal, last year’s African …

Peace, food and fertilizer: African leaders’ challenge heading to talks with Moscow, Kyiv
1 year, 7 months ago

Peace, food and fertilizer: African leaders’ challenge heading to talks with Moscow, Kyiv

Associated Press  

A delegation of six African leaders set to hold talks with Kyiv and Moscow aim to “initiate a peace process,” but also broach the thorny issue of how a heavily-sanctioned Russia can be paid for the fertilizer exports Africa desperately needs, a key mediator who helped broker the talks said in an interview with The Associated Press. Jean-Yves Ollivier, an …

Ukraine War: Kyiv tells Chinese envoy it won't accept proposals ceding territory to Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine War: Kyiv tells Chinese envoy it won't accept proposals ceding territory to Russia

Firstpost  

Ukraine would not accept any proposals to end the war with Russia that involved it losing territory or freezing the conflict, the foreign minister told a top Chinese envoy. Li Hui, China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs and former ambassador to Russia, visited Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday, and met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the ministry said in a …

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with ‘African leaders peace mission,’ says South Africa president
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with ‘African leaders peace mission,’ says South Africa president

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of leaders from six African countries to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine, South Africa’s president said Tuesday. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy by phone over the …

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with 'African leaders peace mission,' says South Africa president

The Independent  

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Russia rejects Ukraine’s proposal for ‘peace summit’, calls it ‘Diplomacy 404’
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia rejects Ukraine’s proposal for ‘peace summit’, calls it ‘Diplomacy 404’

Firstpost  

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday said Kyiv wants a peace summit within two months to end the war with Russia Moscow: “Diplomacy 404” is how Russia described Ukraine’s proposal for a United Nations sanctioned “peace summit” by February 2023. In an interview to news agency Associated Press, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday said that Kyiv wants …

The AP Interview: Ukraine FM aims for February peace summit
1 year, 11 months ago

The AP Interview: Ukraine FM aims for February peace summit

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s foreign minister said Monday that his nation wants a summit to end the war but he doesn’t anticipate Russia taking part, a statement making it hard to foresee the devastating invasion ending soon. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told The Associated Press that his government wants a “peace” summit within two months at the United Nations …

Ukraine pitches peace conference even as Russia issues threat
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine pitches peace conference even as Russia issues threat

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s foreign minister said the country wanted a UN peace summit by February, but it’s unlikely Russia will join. Ukraine’s foreign minister has said that his nation wants a summit to end the war but he does not anticipate Russia taking part at a time when both sides are locked in intense battlefield exchanges. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told …

Ukraine aiming for peace summit by the end of February
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine aiming for peace summit by the end of February

Daily Mail  

Ukraine is aiming to hold a peace summit by the end of February, the Ukrainian foreign minister said. Ukraine is aiming to hold a peace summit by the end of February, the Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said, December 26 Dmytro Kuleba said Ukraine will do whatever it can to win the war in 2023 - adding diplomacy always plays …

Ukraine promises to export more grains to African countries
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine promises to export more grains to African countries

Al Jazeera  

Many African countries depend heavily on grain imports from Russia and Ukraine and the war has disrupted global supply. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has promised that his country will do all it can to send more grain to Africa as he began his African tour this week in Senegal. After meeting with Senegal’s president and foreign minister in Dakar …

Africa leader warns of pressure to choose sides in Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Africa leader warns of pressure to choose sides in Ukraine

Associated Press  

African Union chairperson Macky Sall said Tuesday that Africa “does not want to be the breeding ground of a new Cold War,” alluding to the pressure mounting on the continent’s leaders to choose sides over the war in Ukraine. “I have come to say that Africa has suffered enough of the burden of history; that it does not want to …

Africa ‘taken hostage’ by Russia’s invasion, Zelenskyy says
2 years, 6 months ago

Africa ‘taken hostage’ by Russia’s invasion, Zelenskyy says

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — “Africa is actually taken hostage” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amid catastrophically rising food prices, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the African Union continental body during a closed-door address on Monday. “They are trying to use you and the suffering of the people to put pressure on the democracies that have imposed sanctions on Russia,” Zelenskyy told …

AU head tells Putin Africans 'victims' of Ukraine conflict
2 years, 6 months ago

AU head tells Putin Africans 'victims' of Ukraine conflict

The Hindu  

African Union head Macky Sall on Friday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to take into account the suffering in African countries from food shortages caused by Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine. Mr. Putin hosted Senegalese President Macky Sall, who chairs the African Union, at his Black Sea residence in Sochi on the 100th day of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine, with …

Putin, African Union head meet Friday to discuss food crisis
2 years, 6 months ago

Putin, African Union head meet Friday to discuss food crisis

Al Jazeera  

Talks are expected to focus on grain supplies and political cooperation amid Russia’s standoff with the West over Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin will host the head of the African Union for talks focused on grain supplies and political cooperation amid Kremlin’s standoff with the West over Ukraine. The visit is aimed at “freeing up stocks of cereals and fertilisers, …

Can the African Union be a neutral arbiter of peace in Ukraine?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can the African Union be a neutral arbiter of peace in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

On May 22, speaking at a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Dakar, Senegal’s President Macky Sall said he would visit Moscow and Kyiv in the coming weeks in his capacity as chairman of the African Union, which he said wanted “peace through dialogue between the two sides”. He lamented the economic fallout from Russia’s violent actions …

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