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Polish President Andrzej Duda pushed back against "worrying voices" who believe that Ukraine should agree to territorial concessions in order to end the war during an address to the Ukrainian parliament Sunday, Reuters reported.

Why it matters: Duda's speech, which earned a standing ovation, is the first in-person address to the Ukrainian parliament by a foreign leader since the start of the invasion, per Politico.

What they're saying: "Only Ukraine has the right to decide about its future," Duda said.

Duda added that it is incumbent on the international community to call for Russia's full withdrawal from Ukraine, and that conceding any territory would be a "huge blow" to the West, per Reuters.

The big picture: Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak ruled out the possibility of a ceasefire or territorial concessions during an interview with Reuters on Saturday, arguing that such a move would only embolden Russia.

"The war must end with the complete restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty," Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, tweeted on Sunday.

Polish president pushes back against territorial concessions for Ukraine

Duda's speech is the first in-person address to the Ukrainian parliament by a foreign leader since the start of the invasion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) and his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda give a press-conference

Andrzej Duda and Volodymyr Zelensky give a press-conference in Kyiv on May 22. Photo: Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images

Russian invasion of Ukraine

Polish President Andrzej Duda pushed back against &quot;worrying voices&quot; who believe that Ukraine should agree to territorial concessions in order to end the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="war" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/02/22/russia-ukraine-invasion-putin-live-updates" data-vars-content-id="34633fde-ad89-4c51-8c54-673594ab4a30" data-vars-headline="Polish president pushes back against territorial concessions for Ukraine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/02/22/russia-ukraine-invasion-putin-live-updates" target="_self">war</a> during an address to the Ukrainian parliament Sunday, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Reuters" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-rules-out-ceasefire-fighting-intensifies-donbas-2022-05-22/" data-vars-content-id="34633fde-ad89-4c51-8c54-673594ab4a30" data-vars-headline="Polish president pushes back against territorial concessions for Ukraine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-rules-out-ceasefire-fighting-intensifies-donbas-2022-05-22/" target="_blank">Reuters</a> reported.Why it matters: Duda&#x27;s speech, which <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="earned a standing ovation" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/prezydentpl/status/1528351290983694337" data-vars-content-id="34633fde-ad89-4c51-8c54-673594ab4a30" data-vars-headline="Polish president pushes back against territorial concessions for Ukraine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/prezydentpl/status/1528351290983694337" target="_blank">earned a standing ovation</a>, is the first in-person address to the Ukrainian parliament by a foreign leader since the start of the invasion, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Politico" data-vars-click-url="https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-decide-future-poland-president-andrzej-duda/" data-vars-content-id="34633fde-ad89-4c51-8c54-673594ab4a30" data-vars-headline="Polish president pushes back against territorial concessions for Ukraine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-decide-future-poland-president-andrzej-duda/" target="_blank">Politico</a>.

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The first shipment of Nestlé baby formula delivered to the U.S. to help alleviate the critical shortage arrived in Indiana on Sunday.

Why it matters: National Economic Council director Brian Deese told CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday the shipment will account for 15% of the need for specialty medical grade formula. More flights are coming to ease the shortage, Deese said.

The big picture: The imports from Europe, dubbed "Operation Fly Formula" are the latest effort to ease a shortage that has caused panic among millions of parents and caregivers.

In total, the shipments will transport the equivalent of up to 1.5 million 8-ounce bottles of baby formula into the U.S. market. 

The three formulas chosen are hypoallergenic formulas for children with cow’s milk protein allergies, per the fact sheet.

Zoom in: The shipment that landed Sunday consists of 132 pallets of Alfamino Infant and Alfamino Junior formula. A follow-up shipment of 114 pallets of Gerber Good Start Extensive HA formula is expected "in the coming days," per a Nestlé fact sheet.

What they're saying: "Our first Operation Fly Formula shipment lands in the U.S. today," Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider said in a statement earlier Sunday.

"While more is on the way, our hope is that this progress gives concerned parents a little more comfort to know we are committed to doing all we can to support them during this time," he added.

"Our team is working around the clock to get safe formula to everyone who needs it," President Biden tweeted alongside photos of the baby formula cargo, which he noted weighed over 70,000 pounds.

Go deeper: Why is there a baby formula shortage and what can be done about it

Nestlé baby formula shipment lands in the U.S.

The shipment will account for 15% of the need for specialty medical grade formula.

U.S. airmen load pallets with baby formula 

U.S. airmen load pallets with baby formula which arrived by three trucks from Switzerland for the United States at Ramstein American Air Force base in Germany on May 21. Photo: Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images

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Florida health officials and the CDC are investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in Broward County, Florida, according to a statement from the Florida Department of Health in Broward County.

Why it matters: A recent monkeypox outbreak has seen the virus appear in multiple countries, including the U.S., while it had previously rarely been seen outside of Africa.

The first official case in the U.S. this year was confirmed in Massachusetts last Wednesday. A New York City resident also tested positive for the virus on Friday.

President Biden on Sunday said that the recent spread of monkeypox is "something that everybody should be concerned about."

The big picture: “This case is related to international travel, and the person remains isolated," Florida Department of Health in Broward County said in the statement, adding that no additional cases have yet been identified.

The department said efforts are being made to notify anyone who might have been exposed. It cautioned that the "risk of exposure remains low."

Go deeper: What we know about the new monkeypox outbreak

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"This case is related to international travel, and the person remains isolated."

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Monkeypox

Florida health officials and the CDC are investigating a presumptive case of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="monkeypox" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/05/19/monkeypox-outbreak-us-world" data-vars-content-id="4e29c997-62fe-4b6c-9ab1-7a9ac793d84a" data-vars-headline="CDC and state officials investigating monkeypox case in Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/05/19/monkeypox-outbreak-us-world" target="_self">monkeypox</a> in Broward County, Florida, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="statement" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/cbenavidesTV/status/1528443045565575168" data-vars-content-id="4e29c997-62fe-4b6c-9ab1-7a9ac793d84a" data-vars-headline="CDC and state officials investigating monkeypox case in Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/cbenavidesTV/status/1528443045565575168" target="_blank">statement</a> from the Florida Department of Health in Broward County.Why it matters: A recent monkeypox outbreak has seen the virus appear in multiple countries, including the U.S., while it had previously rarely been seen outside of Africa.

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Health

Former Vice President Mike Pence signaled that he is open to a 2024 presidential run against former President Donald Trump during an interview with the New York Times published on Monday.

Why it matters: A run would mark a definitive turn in the relationship between Pence and Trump, though the growing rift between them has been evident for some time, with Pence disputing Trump's claims that he could have overturned the 2020 election.

Back in March, Trump admitted the two had not spoken for a "long time."

What they're saying: “We’ll go where we’re called,” Pence told the Times during the interview, which was conducted last month.

Pence added that he and his wife, Karen, would approach the matter through prayer. 

The other side: Trump spokesperson Taylor Budowich told the Times that Pence is "desperate to chase his lost relevance."

"The reality is, President Trump is already 82-3 with his endorsements, and there’s nothing stopping him from saving America in 2022 and beyond," he added.

The big picture: Pence will stump on Monday for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp ahead of Tuesday's primary election, the Times reported.

Kemp earned Trump's ire for refusing to back his baseless claims around the 2020 election. 

Trump subsequently endorsed Kemp's opponent, former Sen. David Perdue, and donated to a political PAC aimed at unseating Kemp.

Meanwhile, Pence has been accumulating a war chest for a 2024 run.

Pence open to 2024 run against Trump

The growing rift between Pence and Trump has been evident for some time.

Mike Pence speaks at Stanford University on Feb. 17. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Mike Pence

Former Vice President Mike Pence signaled that he is open to a 2024 presidential run against former President Donald Trump during an interview with the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New York Times" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/23/us/politics/pence-trump-republicans-2024.html" data-vars-content-id="7d8d5b86-aa41-41c3-be5a-be2925566789" data-vars-headline="Pence open to 2024 run against Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/23/us/politics/pence-trump-republicans-2024.html" target="_blank">New York Times</a> published on Monday.Why it matters: A run would mark a definitive turn in the relationship between Pence and Trump, though the growing rift between them has been evident for some time, with Pence <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="disputing Trump&#x27;s claims" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/02/04/pence-trump-2020-election" data-vars-content-id="7d8d5b86-aa41-41c3-be5a-be2925566789" data-vars-headline="Pence open to 2024 run against Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/02/04/pence-trump-2020-election" target="_self">disputing Trump&#x27;s claims</a> that he could have overturned the 2020 election.

President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

Politics & Policy

Starbucks announced Monday that it will permanently close its stores in Russia, putting an end to its 15 years of operation in the country.

Why it matters: Like other international companies, Starbucks suspended its operations in Russia in March, during the early days of Russia's invasion.

The announcement comes a week after McDonald's said it would exit the country.

The big picture: "Starbucks has made the decision to exit and no longer have a brand presence in the market," the company said in a press release.

Starbucks added that it will continue to pay its 2,000 employees in Russia for six months and will help them transition to new jobs.

The coffee giant has 130 stores in the country.

Starbucks closes its 130 Russian stores amid war in Ukraine

The announcement comes a week after McDonald's said it would sell its businesses in the country.

A closed Starbucks at the Afimall City shopping mall on March 26 in Moscow. Photo: Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images

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Starbucks announced Monday that it will permanently close its stores in Russia, putting an end to its 15 years of operation in the country.Why it matters: Like other international companies, Starbucks suspended its operations in Russia <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in March" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/03/08/starbucks-suspends-operations-in-russia" data-vars-content-id="a53fadba-187e-4225-a437-998476da9857" data-vars-headline="Starbucks closes its 130 Russian stores amid war in Ukraine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/03/08/starbucks-suspends-operations-in-russia" target="_self">in March</a>, during the early days of Russia&#x27;s invasion.

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Starbucks closes its 130 Russian stores amid war in Ukraine

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Polish president pushes back against territorial concessions for Ukraine

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