No laughing matter in Ukraine

The WorldSeptember 25, 2019

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is shown seated next to US President Donald Trump with their respective flags placed behind them. — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy listens to US President Donald Trump speak to reporters during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2019.
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