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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Joe Biden to present a 'victory plan' aimed at securing military aid amid rising tensions with Russia. The plan includes requests for long-range missile capabilities and additional support as the US approaches a pivotal presidential election.
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Jörg Dornau, a German politician, is accused of employing political prisoners on his onion farm in Belarus. Reports suggest he struck a deal with a local prison to utilize detainees, raising ethical concerns amid Belarus's ongoing political repression. The situation highlights the intersection of politics and human rights violations in the region.
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Saudi Arabia's attempt to secure a seat on the UN Human Rights Council was unsuccessful, receiving only 117 votes. This setback comes as the kingdom seeks to improve its global image amid ongoing human rights concerns, including the treatment of migrants and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.