UKRAINE WAR IMPACT

Jun 01 2025POLITICS

Poland's Presidential Face-Off: A Choice Between Past and Future

Poland is at a crossroads. On Sunday, voters will decide between two presidential candidates who have very different ideas about the country's future. The current president, Andrzej Duda, is stepping down after two terms. His successor will either push Poland towards a more nationalist path or steer it towards a more liberal, pro-European direction. The stakes are h...

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Russia's Oil Smuggling Fleet Faces New Hurdles

The European Union and the United Kingdom have joined forces to tackle Russia's shadow fleet. This fleet is a group of around 500 old ships. They are used to secretly move oil, gas, and even stolen Ukrainian grain. This move is part of a bigger plan to punish Russia for its actions in Ukraine. The EU has put sanctions on 189 ships from this shadow fleet. This means ...

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Apr 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

How War in Ukraine Shifted Green Priorities in Europe

The war in Ukraine has had a surprising impact on environmental concerns in Europe. It is important to look at how this war has changed the way Europeans think about climate change. The war started in February 2022. This was a perfect chance to see how people's views changed before and after the war began. Researchers looked at data from nine European countries. ...

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Feb 13 2025SPORTS

Russia's Winter Olympics Dilemma

Russia's chances of participating in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy are looking grim. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and strained relations with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have cast a shadow over Russia's Olympic dreams. The situation is similar to the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Russia was mostly absent, with only a few athletes competing as ne...

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