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The US government will not block allied countries from sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, multiple news outlets reported on Friday, citing American officials. Sources cited by the Washington Post, CNN, NBC, and other outlets said the White House is prepared to allow F-16 shipments after months of Ukrainian requests for the aircraft, which is used by…

The Russian currency’s strength may negatively affect other sectors of the economy The combination of a strong ruble and high oil prices will temporarily tame inflation, however, it also could accelerate consumer prices in the future, according to Doctor of Economics Denis Domashchenko, as quoted by the Russian business daily RBC.