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Zelenskyy warns: “We will not prevail” if U.S. backs Russia

Ukraine's president confirms intelligence cutoff, Bessent avoids calling Kyiv an ally, GOP lawmaker demands answers

Sources (1)· Oct 18, 8:00 PM

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Salon· Oct 18, 8:00 PMZelenskyy warns: “We will not prevail” if U.S. backs Russia

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