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Aug 2022
52m 12s

Ukraine: The economic impact on the arms...

Bbc World Service
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In total, the US has committed more than $13.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine, so how have arms manufacturers done during the crisis? Another big handout from the US government is going to some of the nation's former students who have huge loan debts. President Joe Biden has announced a relief package, forgiving $10,000 in debt for borrowers who ... Show More
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