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Feb 25 2026CRIME

Texas Supplier Accused of Medicare Scam

A small medical supply shop in Austin is at the center of a federal complaint that says it billed Medicare for unnecessary urinary catheters. Investigators say the company, linked to a Russian citizen living in Texas, is part of a scheme that moved millions of dollars overseas. The complaint n

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Russia’s War Economy and Its Long‑Term Risks

The war in Ukraine has become the main focus for Russia’s leader. He uses it to justify spending on weapons, pay soldiers and push his political agenda. This strategy has cost many lives. Estimates say about 1. 2 million Russians have been killed or injured. At the same time, the country i

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Russia’s Return to the Paralympics: A New Chapter

Russia will send a small delegation to the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, ending over ten years of sports isolation. The move follows growing support among international sporting bodies to lift the long‑standing Olympic ban on Russian athletes. It also opens the possibility for a full Russian team

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Feb 17 2026CRYPTO

Russia's Crypto Boom: Big Money, Big Rules

Russia is seeing a lot of crypto action. People there are spending about 50 billion rubles ($648 million) on crypto every day. That's a huge amount! The government is taking notice. They want to make rules for this fast-growing market. The finance ministry and central bank are pushing for quick act

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Braces for More Attacks as Peace Talks Begin

Ukraine is on high alert. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared that intelligence suggests Russia is planning more attacks on energy sites. He believes these strikes are a tactic to complicate peace efforts. Zelenskiy made this clear in his nightly video address. Peace talks are happening in Geneva.

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight for Support: Allies Step Up

Ukraine is in the middle of a tough fight. Russia is attacking both on the ground and from the air. This is making life hard for people in Ukraine, especially as winter brings freezing temperatures. The country's energy system is taking a big hit, leaving many without power. President Volodymyr Zel

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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

Diplomatic Moves in Geneva: What's Happening?

Geneva is buzzing with diplomatic action this week. Two big talks are happening there on Tuesday. One is about Iran, and the other is about the Ukraine-Russia conflict. A source close to the situation shared this news. First up, a U. S. team, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will sit down

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Feb 12 2026POLITICS

Why Russia's Telegram Restrictions Could Backfire

Russia's recent decision to tighten controls on Telegram has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from those who rely on the app for essential communication. The state's communications regulator announced further restrictions, citing Telegram's failure to address criminal and terrorist activiti

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Feb 06 2026POLITICS

Zelenskiy Urges Faster Air‑Defence and Power Repairs

Zelenskiy spoke to the nation, demanding quicker action on Ukraine’s air defences and the repair of damaged electricity grids. Russian forces have carried out night attacks for over a month, using drones and missiles that slipped past existing defences and left many apartment blocks without power o

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Feb 06 2026FINANCE

Sberbank Gears Up Crypto Loans Ahead of New Rules

Sberbank is pushing forward with a plan to give loans backed by crypto and to work closely with the central bank on new rules that will make it smoother for borrowers. The bank tried out this idea back in January, giving its first bitcoin‑backed loan to IntelionData, calling it a pilot that could

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