Ukraine has turned its enviable advances in drone technology into a diplomatic asset. Not so long ago, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited foreign capitals to beg for assistance. Now, he seals deals for drone sales and tech-sharing – making Ukraine a desirable security partner. Also: today’s stories, including how Vladimir Putin’s trip to China is intended to bolster Russia’s long-standing relationship with the country, and to limit their vulnerability to the effects of U.S. adventurism; how Ukraine has turned its enviable advances in drone technology into a diplomatic asset; and how enrollment of graduate students from abroad is plunging at U.S. schools, leaving them with gaping holes in their budgets. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

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