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Apr 2025
15m 50s

Russia Launches Major Assault on Kyiv

The Wall Street Journal
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A.M. Edition for April 24. Moscow has renewed its attacks on Ukraine, after U.S.-mediated peace talks fizzled out. Ukrainian energy minister German Galushchenko describes how Russian strikes have impacted the country’s energy supply and how Ukrainian minerals could play a part in securing future peace. Plus, President Trump takes aim at universities, targeting their funding and accreditation. And new data reveals the richest Americans are wealthier than ever before. Kate Bullivant hosts.


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