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The Intelligence from The Economist

The Intelligence: Zelensky’s plea

Dec 15, 2023
25:09
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Ukraine's President Zelensky seeks aid from a divided US Congress, India's aviation industry is booming with government support and affordability, and the podcast delves into the history and variety of the festive drink eggnog.
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  • Ukraine needs military aid, but a $55 billion package from the EU is blocked by Hungary while a $60 billion package from the US is held up in Congress.
  • India's aviation industry is booming with a rapid increase in airports, driven by economic growth and predicted to reach 500 million passengers per year by 2030.

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Ukraine's President secures small victory in EU membership discussions

European Union leaders have agreed to start membership discussions with Ukraine, sending a clear message to Moscow that they will not be intimidated. However, Ukraine still needs military aid, and a $55 billion package from the EU is being blocked by Hungary, while a $60 billion package from the US is held up in Congress due to domestic American politics.

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