Burnham visits Kyiv to reaffirm UK support for Ukraine
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
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Kazakhstan's new ruling Adilet party has taken a decisive lead in early exit polls, with more than 70% of the vote in the country's early elections for its unicameral parliament which could give it roughly 105 of the 145 seats in the new legislative chamber.
Kazakhstan’s new ruling party projected to win elections
Kazakhstan's new ruling Adilet Party has taken a decisive lead in early exit polls, with more than 70% of the vote, in the country's early elections for its unicameral parliament, which could give it roughly 105 of the 145 seats in the new legislative chamber.
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