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NATO Scrambles Jets After Massive Russian Strike on Ukraine

NATO and Poland scrambled aircraft after Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukrainian homes and energy infrastructure overnight killing civilians and triggering widespread blackouts across multiple regions.

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3.7 million barrels - Amount of Venezuelan crude reportedly controlled by the US after tanker seizures

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"The Failing New York Times, and their lies and purposeful misrepresentations, is a serious threat to the National Security of our Nation" — President Donald Trump

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NATO scrambles jets after Russia strikes Ukraine

Poland and NATO scrambled aircraft after Russia launched a heavy overnight assault on Ukraine using missiles and drones, striking homes and energy infrastructure. The strikes caused civilian deaths and massive power outages across multiple regions, raising NATO alarm and regional air defenses.

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