Defense Dept. warns Venezuela after ‘provocative’ jets fly near Navy ship

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The department accused Venezuela of trying to interfere with counternarcotics operations, days after the U.S. announced a deadly strike on an alleged drug vessel.

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Putin threatens any troops sent to Ukraine as Europe readies postwar force

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