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Putin's war for the history books: Dmytro Kuleba speaks to France 24

The Bronze Horseman, the iconic equestrian statue in Senate Square in St Petersburg, was commissioned by Catherine the Great in honor of Peter the Great, the city's founder. The pedestal of the statue bears a laconic dedication, "To Peter the First, Catherine the Second, 1782". Does Putin want to be the third, Vladimir the Great? And is that ambition, expansion at any cost, the real reason behind…

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Putin's war for the history books: Dmytro Kuleba speaks to France 24

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Latvia: Ruling party leads in exit polls amid populist gains

According to an exit poll by public broadcaster LSM, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centerist party, United List, was projected to win 35.6% of the vote.

  • Latvian ruling party projected to win parliamentary elections
  • United List gains 35.6% of vote, up from 2022
  • Latvia First party in second place with 11.3%

·dw.com

Wetang’ula outlines govt’s big plans for Marsabit as security, roads take centre stage

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the Government is stepping up investment in infrastructure and security in Marsabit County to unlock the region’s economic potential and improve…

  • Government plans to develop infrastructure and improve security in Marsabit County.
  • Ksh2 trillion investment in Lamu and Dangote Oil Refinery.
  • 24,000 additional teachers to be hired this year.

·peopledaily.digital

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