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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Approach: Could He End Ukraine-Russia Conflict?

Donald Trump's first days in office were a flurry of activity, with executive orders and social media posts that left business and political leaders reeling. Among the chaos, there's a glimmer of hope that Trump might tackle one of the world's toughest problems: the ongoing conflict between Russia a

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Why Europe Needs to Spend More on Defense

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg once had a different view on defense spending. As the former Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, he often failed to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target. But now, heading the world's most powerful military alliance, he has changed his mind. He credits form

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

House Speaker Shuffles Intelligence Committee Leadership

Rep. Mike Turner, a Republican from Ohio, has been removed from his role as chair of the House Intelligence Committee. This decision was announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana. Turner was known for his strong advocacy for NATO and aid to Ukraine in its fight against Rus

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Russian Official Warns of Close Call in Nuclear War with NATO

A close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin recently claimed that a nuclear exchange with NATO nearly happened during President Joe Biden's term. This drama unfolded in the tense backdrop of the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. NATO and Russia hold about 90% of the world's nuclear weapons

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Trump's Warning: Potential Economic Hits if Russia-Ukraine Conflict Persists

Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently posted on social media, cautioning Russia about possible sanctions and tariffs if the ongoing conflict with Ukraine doesn't stop soon. He suggests that ending the war through a deal is the ideal solution, but if that doesn't happen, economic penalties are

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Friends or Foes? Putin and Xi Chat Up a Storm

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a friendly chat over the phone. They talked about how their countries are best buds, and nothing – not even politics or what's happening in the world – can change that. This phone call happened just a day after Donal

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

UK's Starmer Meets Zelenskyy: A Century of Support for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently visited Kyiv, promising to strengthen ties with Ukraine in defense, science, energy, and trade. This visit marked his first as PM, following previous trips as the opposition leader. Starmer's pledge aims to ensure Ukraine's security for the next 100 years

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Women Join Ukraine's Foreign Legion in Poland

Ukrainian women living abroad are now allowed to join Poland's Ukraine Legion, a big shift in the war effort. This legion, based in Poland, has started accepting women for the first time. They'll focus on medical and communication roles. This comes as Ukraine faces a shortage of troops. Women have

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Russia's Airstrikes Target Kyiv During U. K. PM's Visit

Imagine a world leader visiting a war zone. That's exactly what happened when the U. K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stepped into Kyiv on Thursday. To add to the tension, Russia chose that same day to launch air strikes on Ukraine's capital. This wasn't a o

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Finland's Shift on NATO: How the Ukraine War Changed Minds on Twitter

Imagine if you're sitting in Finland, and suddenly, something big happens in your neighboring country, Ukraine. This event wasn't just a regular news item; it shook things up in a way that no one could have predicted. For a long time, Finns had strong opinions about NATO, and these opinions were oft

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