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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed a letter of intent to establish Boston and Glasgow as sister cities next year, aiming to deepen a transatlantic partnership beyond this year’s World Cup. Over the coming year, city leaders will finalize joint initiatives in areas like innovation, higher education, climate, and arts, with Glasgow’s Lord Provost visiting Boston in April for “Tartan Day” to formalize the agreement.
Boston will formalize a sister-city partnership with Glasgow, announced by Mayor Michelle Wu, after Scottish World Cup fans helped cement ties and celebrate in the city; the move aims to deepen arts, culture, and innovation exchanges between the two cities.
The leak of Pentagon documents has revealed sensitive US intelligence about the war in Ukraine, including doubts about Ukraine's anticipated spring counteroffensive. Meanwhile, Russia is doubling its air defenses near Finland, which recently became a NATO member. The war in Ukraine has also forced American communities with sister cities in Russia to make hard decisions about their relationships, with some pivoting to help refugees.