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Jun 07 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Kharkiv Under Siege: A City's Resilience in the Face of Brutal Assaults

Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, faced a relentless barrage of attacks from Russia. The strikes, which occurred in the early hours of a Saturday, were described as the most intense since the war began. The city, located near the Russian border, was shaken by at least 40 explosions, according to local reports. The assault was a response to a recent drone opera...

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Under Fire: A Night of Chaos and Retaliation

In the dead of night, Ukraine faced a brutal assault from Russia. Missiles and drones rained down, leaving a trail of destruction. The capital, Kyiv, and other cities across the country were hit hard. Buildings, both residential and commercial, were damaged or destroyed. The attacks lasted for hours, with explosions echoing through the night. Fires burned, and t...

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Jun 04 2025POLITICS

A Wax Protest Against French-Russian Trade

A group of environmental activists made a bold move by taking a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from a museum in Paris. They did this to send a strong message about France's ongoing business deals with Russia. These deals involve gas, chemical fertilizers, and nuclear power, which the activists argue are funding the war in Ukraine. The activists, part...

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Jun 02 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks Loom, But Will Russia and Ukraine Actually Listen?

Russia and Ukraine are preparing for another round of peace talks in Turkey. This comes after Russia has launched several major drone strikes on Ukraine, killing over 340 civilians. Moscow is eager to discuss peace, but its actions speak louder than its words. Ukraine is sending a delegation to Istanbul for the talks. However, the mood is tense. Ukraine rece...

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Jun 01 2025BUSINESS

The Uncertain Future of Business in Russia

The idea of U. S. companies returning to Russia after the Ukraine conflict seems far-fetched. Many companies left Russia after the 2022 invasion, including big names like Coca-Cola, Nike, and Ford. Now, there's talk about these companies coming back, but it's not that simple. The business landscape in Russia has changed dramatically since 2022. The Russian governmen...

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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

Diplomacy in Action: Russia and Ukraine's Big Prisoner Swap

Diplomacy is in the spotlight as Russia and Ukraine are swapping prisoners. This is a big deal because it is the first major exchange since the conflict began over three years ago. The swap is happening right now, according to a high-ranking Ukrainian source. However, this source did not want to be named because they were not allowed to speak publicly. Meanwhile, th...

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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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