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Ukraine, France's top lawmakers talk peace formula, weapons for Ukraine.

In France, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, discussed the peace formula initiative and the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine with the Head of the National Assembly, Yael Braun-Pivet.

Stefanchuk announced this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

"French Republic. Official visit. I held a first meeting with the head of the National Assembly of the French Republic, Yael Braun-Pivet. In the following days, I will have a number of meetings that are equally important for our country," he wrote.

The focus of attention during the meeting was on weapons for Ukraine, reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky's peace formula. The parties also discussed holding the Russian Federation accountable for its crimes in Ukraine, ensuring its international isolation, and the need to recognize the Russian Federation as a terrorist state.

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Stefanchuk thanked France for its leadership in announcing the decision to transfer light wheeled tanks to Ukraine.

"Thank you for the already provided military-technical and financial assistance, in particular for air defense systems, artillery, projectiles, personal protective equipment, and armored vehicles. I am grateful for your participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine and sheltering our citizens," he added.

As reported by Ukrinform, Stefanchuk will be on an official visit to France from January 30 to February 2.

Student 'deeply disturbed' by Columbia anti-Israel protests.

Student 'deeply disturbed' by Columbia anti-Israel protests.

Daniella Symonds, who attends Columbia University, joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss surging antisemitism on campus and why she is 'scared' for the future of America. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channe...

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Juror excused after concerns over aspects of identity made public.

Juror excused after concerns over aspects of identity made public.

As Juror No. 2 was excused, another possible juror may have to be let go due to other possible issues. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episodes of World News Tonig...

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911 outages reported in at least 4 states

911 outages reported in at least 4 states

Multiple police forces reported that their 911 phone lines were down, including South Dakota, a county in Nebraska, a police force in Del Rio, Texas, and two departments in Nevada, including Las Vegas.

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Trump asks GOP candidates for a cut to use his name.

Trump asks GOP candidates for a cut to use his name.

Donald Trump's campaign is asking Republican candidates and committees using the former president's name and likeness to fundraise to give at least 5% of what they raise to the campaign, according to a letter obtained by CNN. CNN's Steve Contorno ...

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Why Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews might soon have to serve in the military - DW News.

Why Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews might soon have to serve in the military - DW News.

Since Israel’s founding, ultra-Orthodox Jews in the country have been exempt from serving in the military so they can better devote themselves to religious study. Today they number some 66,000 but last month, Israel's top court effectively lifted ...

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Protests erupt outside Columbia University after president's tense hearing on Capitol Hill.

Protests erupt outside Columbia University after president's tense hearing on Capitol Hill.

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters gathered outside Columbia University Wednesday after a tense hearing on Capitol Hill over antisemitism on campus. The university’s president faced questions from House lawmakers. Each weekday morning, "CBS...

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