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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Surprise Push in Russia's Kursk Region

Ukraine is making a bold move, pushing its forces into Russia's Kursk region. This comes as a surprise, given that Ukraine's troops are facing tough times elsewhere along the frontline. The Russian defense ministry has confirmed this, saying they've repelled two Ukrainian attacks. Pro-war bloggers a

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Jan 05 2025BUSINESS

Russia's Pivot to Asia: How China Plays a Big Role

You might be surprised to find out how a war in Europe has rippled effects across the globe, particularly in the world of natural gas. Russia, seeking new markets for its gas exports after its invasion of Ukraine, is trying to pivot towards Asia, especially China. But how successful will Russia be?

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Cold Pressure: Moldova's Energy Struggle After Gas Cutoff

When Russia stopped sending natural gas through Ukraine on January 1, it sent shockwaves across Europe. But for Moldova, a small country nestled between Ukraine and Romania, the impact was felt differently. Russia, aiming to weaken Moldova's pro-Western government, is using the gas cutoff as a tool.

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Will 2025 Change the Game for Ukraine and Russia?

2024 was tough for Ukraine. A surprise attack in Russia's Kursk region caught the Kremlin off guard, but the war isn't going well for Ukraine. Russian forces are pushing hard in Donetsk, threatening major cities like Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk didn't go as planned. Many Ukrainians ar

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Europe's Gas Switch: A New Reality

The end of Ukraine's five-year gas transit deal with Russia marked a significant shift in Europe's energy landscape. The deal's expiration sparked concerns about skyrocketing prices and market chaos. However, Europe's adaptable infrastructure handled the change smoothly. Countries like Austria and t

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Rewriting the RAVLT for Russians and a New Digital Testing World

Have you ever been curious about how well you remember things that happen to you, especially words? The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) is a classic way to check this out, and now it's been adapted for Russian speakers. Scientists took the original test and created three new versions in Ru

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Stops Russian Gas to Europe

Ukraine has put an end to Russian gas exports to European customers. The decision, revealed by Ukraine's energy minister Herman Halushchenko, was made with national security in mind. Halushchenko noted that this move aligns with Europe's plan to phase out Russian gas, causing financial losses for Ru

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

US Hits Russia and Iran Groups with Sanctions for Election Meddling

On Tuesday, the US government took action against groups from Russia and Iran, accusing them of trying to interfere in the upcoming US election. The Treasury Department announced sanctions on an Iranian company linked to the Revolutionary Guards Corps and a Russian organization tied to the military

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Dec 30 2024CRIME

Tragic End for Russian LGBTQ Travel Agency Owner

In a stark turn of events, a Moscow court revealed that Andrei Kotov, the founder of "Men Travel, " a travel agency serving the LGBTQ community, was found dead in pretrial detention. Kotov faced serious allegations, including "organizing extremist activity, " as part of Russia's crackdown on LGBTQ r

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight: A Helping Hand from the U. S.

In a recent announcement, President Joe Biden revealed a substantial $2. 5 billion support package for Ukraine. This aid comes as the Ukrainian people bravely stand against Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022. The United States has been a leading voice in rallying global support for Ukra

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