Dale Willman

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he would consider dropping his country's bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees.

But he again rejected U.S.

proposals for Ukraine to give territory to Russia to end the war there.

Zelensky held talks in Berlin on Sunday with U.S.

officials.

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A major protest took place in Rio de Janeiro Sunday.

Tens of thousands of people were protesting legislation that would reduce the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

He received a 27-year sentence after being found guilty of attempting a coup.

The measure has been passed by the country's lower chamber and is now with the Senate.

The protests reflect growing discontent with Congress and fears that Brazil's democracy is being undermined.

President Trump recently announced a $12 billion plan to help farmers across the country.

The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is a one-time payment meant to help farmers make it to the next growing season.

As the Gulf State's newsroom's Drew Hawkins reports, farmers have been hit hard this year.

Disney has another hit on its hands.

Zootopia 2 was number one at North American box offices again this weekend, bringing in $26.3 million in ticket sales.

Disney says its worldwide sales have now passed $1 billion thanks to enormous success in China.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2, meanwhile, was in second, collecting $15.4 million, and Wicked for Good held on to third with $8.6 million in sales.

I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.

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