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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Austria's Gas Flow Halted by Gazprom

Early Saturday morning, Austria found itself without Russian natural gas. The halt came after the Austrian energy company OMV announced it would no longer pay for gas from Gazprom, the Russian state-owned gas giant. This decision was made to recoup a $242 million arbitration award won against Gazpro

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

North Korea’s Latest Weapon: Self-Destructing Drones

Nothing seems off-limits for North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. He's got his sights set on a new military tool – suicide drones. These aren’t your average drones. They’re designed to crash and explode on impact. Kim wants his military factories to churn these out in big numbers. Why, you ask? Well,

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Will Trump's Ukraine Policy Force Europe to Grow Up?

Ukraine is worried about Donald Trump's presidency. They fear he might end the war with Russia too quickly, leaving them vulnerable. Trump's close relationship with Vladimir Putin makes things even more uncertain. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, should be concerned. While Trump hasn't promi

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

North Korea Joins Russia's Fight: What This Means for Ukraine

Spokesperson from the U. S. State Department, Vedant Patel, shared alarming news on Tuesday, November 12. North Korea has decided to add fuel to Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine by sending over 10, 000 soldiers. These troops are currently stationed in eastern Russia, specifically in the Kursk Oblas

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Drones Clash: Ukraine Strikes Moscow, Russia Fires Back

In a significant turn of events, Ukraine executed its biggest drone strike on Moscow since the war began in 2022. One person was injured, and three major airports had to reroute flights. Moscow's regional governor, Andrei Vorobyov, described it as a "massive attack. " He reported that two houses cau

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

A Russian View: Putin's Take on Trump's Win

Russian President Vladimir Putin had his first say about the U. S. election results last Thursday from Sochi. He congratulated Donald Trump on his triumph and praised the president-elect’s bravery during an attempted assassination back in July. Putin was impressed by Trump's nervy reaction. Putin a

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

European Leaders Strategize for Trump's Presidency and Russia's Influence

Around 50 European leaders gathered in Budapest to discuss how Donald Trump's presidency could affect their continent. Emmanuel Macron, the French President, urged the leaders to prioritize European interests. The leaders agreed that defense spending should increase to lessen reliance on the U. S. N

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops Face Ukrainian Fire in Kursk

Ukrainian soldiers clashed with North Korean troops near the Russian border in Kursk on Monday, marking the first confrontation involving the newly deployed foreign fighters. Andriy Kovalenko, a member of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, revealed that some of the 10, 000 North Korean

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops Face Fire in Ukraine-Russia War

A Kyiv official mentioned that North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk region have faced combat for the first time. Andrii Kovalenko, the head of Ukraine's counter-disinformation department, shared this news on Monday. The troops' journey from North Korea to Europe's battlefield is shown on

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Russia's New Allies? North Korean Troops May Join Ukraine Fight

In a shocking turn, US officials revealed that around 8, 000 North Korean troops are in Russia's Kursk region, possibly gearing up to join the fight against Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said these troops are trained in skills like artillery and drone use, suggesting they're ready for c

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