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Russia-Ukraine war latest updates: Kyiv continues call for fighter jets; fierce fighting in Bakhmut

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Ukraine is continuing to call for fighter jets in its scramble for weapons and equipment to help fend off Russian forces, even after several allies — the United States, Britain and Germany — said they will not provide the aircraft.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing for a summit with the European Union on Friday, saying in his nightly address: “This week will be a week of European integration in every sense of the word.” Separately, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to discuss the war in Ukraine with Chinese officials during his two-day visit to the country starting Sunday, White House spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday.

Here’s the latest on the war and its ripple effects across the globe.

4. Analysis from our correspondents

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, Kyiv has clamored for more arms. The West, in turn, has agreed to their requests at almost every stage, providing weapons ranging from drones and HIMARS to battle tanks, writes Ishaan Tharoor.

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But a recent report by the influential Rand Corp. advises Western powers to push for a diplomatic solution to the conflict rather than continuing to arm Ukraine and allowing the war to continue.

Annabelle Timsit, David L. Stern and Natalia Abbakumova contributed to this report.

Source: Washington Post

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