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Putin Casts Ukraine War as Clash With NATO During Victory Day Address

Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russian forces fighting in Ukraine were confronting an “aggressive force”

NATO’s Mark Rutte affirms alliance’s nuclear strength after successful drills

Berlin – NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte declares confidence in the alliance’s nuclear deterrent, following successful military exercises that reinforce unity

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Global Bank Stocks Slide as Credit Concerns Spark Market Reality Check

Renewed fears over U.S. regional bank credit quality ripple across global markets, reminding investors of 2023’s volatility — but analysts