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Netanyahu Faces Opposition, Russia Strikes Ukraine, Top New York Aide Spying

2024/9/4
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Michelle Martin和Steve Inskeep：俄罗斯加剧了对乌克兰城市的袭击，乌克兰政府正在为旷日持久的战争进行重组。与此同时，以色列总理内塔尼亚胡因其在加沙冲突中的处理方式面临越来越大的批评，以及一名长期担任纽约州州长助理的人被指控秘密为中国政府工作。 Joanna Kikissis：俄罗斯对乌克兰的导弹袭击是每日发生的事件，最近几天尤其严重。乌克兰总统泽连斯基正在重组政府以应对战争的下一阶段，并呼吁美国提供远程武器。 Hadil El-Shalchi：以色列总理内塔尼亚胡因加沙冲突中处理人质问题的方式面临国内外越来越大的压力，批评者指责他顽固不化，优先考虑自身政治利益。内塔尼亚胡的批评者认为，他为了自保而固执己见，他的极右翼联盟不想达成协议，并且如果冲突停止，他将面临选举失败。 Brian Mann：一名长期担任纽约州州长助理的人被指控秘密为中国政府工作，接受中国共产党的付款，并试图影响纽约官员与台湾代表的接触。此案突显了中国对美国政治的潜在影响。

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Russia intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities, including strikes on residential areas and a military academy in Poltava. President Zelensky is reshaping his government for the next phase of the conflict, seeking long-range weapons from the U.S. to strike at military targets deep into Russia.
  • Russia launched missiles and drones across Ukraine, hitting a residential building in Lviv and a military academy in Poltava.
  • President Zelensky is requesting long-range weapons from the U.S. to counter Russian attacks.
  • Zelensky's government is undergoing a major reshuffle amidst the ongoing conflict.

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A major government reshuffle is underway in Ukraine as intensifying Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities kills dozens and injures hundreds. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from protesters and political rivals accusing him of prioritizing his political survival over Israel's security. And, a longtime New York political aide is accused of secretly working for the Chinese government, sparking concerns over foreign influence in U.S. policymaking. *Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe) to the Up First newsletter.*Today's episode of Up First was edited by Carrie Kahn, Rebecca Rossman, Luis Clemens, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Jan Johnson.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lindsay Totty.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)