Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, will give a rare international address as the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in the snowy Swiss town of Davos gets into full swing on January 17, part of a push by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his government to acquire more foreign weapons to defend against Russia’s invasion. Davos attendees are faced with global strife, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has killed thousands of civilians, displaced millions, and jolted food and fuel markets worldwide. To read the original story by AP, click here.
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