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He says that through a combination of social media and word of mouth things escalated quickly and got out of control.

At least 8,500 people have been killed since fighting escalated in January, according to the Congolese authorities.

This would be a big ask of any president at any time, with the danger of conflict escalating with Russia.

It was Vance's defence of Trump's approach to ending the war - by opening communications with Putin and pushing for a quick ceasefire - that first escalated tensions with the Ukrainian leader.

Over the last week, the Africa CDC says the number of missing mpox patients has risen by 100 as fighting escalates and the rebels take more territory.