RUSSIA UKRAINE CONFLICT

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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Apr 28 2025POLITICS

Putin's Praise and Peace Puzzles: North Korea's Role and Global Reactions

North Korea's involvement in the Kursk region conflict has finally been openly acknowledged by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. He expressed gratitude towards North Korea for their support in reclaiming Russian territory from Ukraine. Putin highlighted the bravery and skill of the North Korean soldiers, who fought alongside Russian troops. This acknowledgment comes...

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Apr 26 2025POLITICS

The Mystery of the Moscow Blast: A Ukrainian Connection?

A man is in custody in Russia. The authorities claim he is a Ukrainian agent. They say he is linked to a car explosion that killed a high-ranking Russian general. The blast happened in Balashikha, a town near Moscow. The car, a Volkswagen, was bought by the suspect, according to Russia's Federal Security Service. The man has a residence permit in Ukraine, but hi...

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