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Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska opted not to accept an invitation from the White House to attend March 7 State of the Union address. This choice highlights the complex political challenges Ukraine faces as its forces continue to grapple with ongoing war. The initial plan was to seat first lady Jill Biden alongside Olena Zelenska and Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who recently died in prison. This arrangement aimed to present a powerful image of both women, symbolizing resistance against Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during President Biden’s address…

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