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The World in Brief from The Economist
Russia’s advance in eastern Ukraine; America’s steady inflation, and more
Ep. 20250813
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Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian forces have advanced in recent days on Ukraine’s eastern frontline near Dobropillia, a mining town.
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