RUSSIA UKRAINE CONFLICT

May 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Battlefields See Renewed Russian Push Amid Talks

Russia has been quietly amassing troops and weapons during the winter. They have been preparing for a major push in Ukraine. This comes as a surprise to many. Why? Because Russia has been talking peace with Ukraine. This is the first time they have done this since 2022. Russia's military strategists have been busy. They have been improving their battlefield co...

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Under Fire: A Surge in Drone and Missile Attacks

The skies over Ukraine have seen an unprecedented surge in drone and missile strikes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. This intense bombardment has raised questions about the future of peace talks and the determination of Russian President Vladimir Putin to expand his country's control over Ukrainian territory. The recent attacks, which incl...

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May 29 2025BUSINESS

The Palm Oil Price Surge: How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict is Shaking Up Malaysia's Market

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been a game-changer for Malaysia's palm oil industry. It started in February 2022 and has since caused major ripples in the global commodity markets. The focus is on how the conflict has affected key market factors: price, production, oil extraction, and exports. To understand this better, a composite sentiment index was created using ...

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May 28 2025POLITICS

A Shocking Murder in Madrid

A former Ukrainian politician with strong ties to Russia was gunned down in broad daylight. This happened outside a school in Madrid, Spain. A man named Andriy Portnov was shot multiple times in the back and head. The attack took place right after he dropped off his kids at the American School of Madrid. Portnov was a key figure in Ukraine's political scene until he ...

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise As Trump Weighs New Sanctions on Russia

The diplomatic dance between the U. S. and Russia has taken a tense turn. A recent phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin seemed promising, but things have soured quickly. Putin promised to send a peace plan for Ukraine, but it's been over a week, and nothing has arrived. This delay has left Trump fuming and considering new sanctions on ...

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Drone Wars: A Night of Cross-Border Strikes

The night sky lit up with explosions as Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and missile strikes. This happened on Sunday night into Monday morning, showing the ongoing tension between the two countries. Ukrainian air defenses were busy all night, shooting down or disabling most of the incoming threats. Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched a total of 364...

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May 23 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Massive Drone Attack Amidst Diplomatic Moves

Russia's latest move in the Ukraine conflict involved a massive drone attack. This was one of the largest drone strikes since the war began. It happened on a Sunday. The attack happened just one day before a major discussion was set to take place. President Trump was supposed to talk with President Vladimir Putin. The talk was supposed to push for a cease-fire d...

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May 10 2025POLITICS

Europe's Strong Stand: A Push for Peace in Ukraine

In a bold move, four key European nations have joined forces to urge Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. This call for peace, backed by the United States, aims to halt the ongoing conflict that has ravaged Ukraine for years. The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Poland made this proposal public on a Saturday, em...

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Apr 29 2025POLITICS

A Pause in Conflict: Victory Day Truce

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, has called for a brief halt in fighting. This pause is set to begin on May 8 and will last until May 10. The reason? It's all about the 80th anniversary of Victory Day. This day marks the end of World War II in Europe, when the Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany. The Kremlin made this announcement on its official Telegram channel. Pu...

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Apr 29 2025POLITICS

Russia's Break for Victory Day

The Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, made a surprising move. He called for a three-day pause in the fighting in Ukraine. This break is set to begin on May 8th and last until May 10th. The decision came right after the U. S. President expressed his disappointment with Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin announced that Russian troops would stop fighting f...

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