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Russia Says Longer-Range Western Weapons Would Escalate Ukraine Conflict

Russia said Wednesday that supplies of long-range weapons to Ukraine would not deter Russian forces, but would increase tensions and escalate the conflict.

Myanmar Marks Second Anniversary of Military-Led Overthrow of Civilian Government

Supporters of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement are engaging in a nationwide boycott of all economic activity Wednesday to mark the two-year anniversary of the military’s overthrow of the civilian government.

Ukraine Pushes France for Fighter Jets

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov visited Paris for talks with French leaders on Tuesday, pushing for fighter jets to help Kyiv’s fighters fend off Russia’s nearly year-long invasion.

Ukrainian Defense Minister in France Amid Push for Fighter Jets

The prospect of supplying Ukraine with fighter jets was expected to be on the agenda Tuesday as Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov visited Paris for talks with French leaders.