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Russia sends plane full of medical equipment to the US

Russia has sent a military plane full of medical equipment and protective masks to the US in order to help them fight the coronavirus pandemic. The plane was sent after Putin and Trump discussed the crisis over the phone where both sides agreed to help each other if necessary.

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Wed Apr 01 - Reuters

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