RUSSIA

Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Zelensky Talks Peace and Challenges

Ukraine's President Zelensky is in Ireland, talking about peace with Russia. He met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Zelensky said peace talks are tricky. He wants clear security promises from the US and Europe. He also wants Russia's frozen money in Europe to help Ukraine. Zelensky said p

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Trouble in the Black Sea: Ships Under Fire Amidst War

The Black Sea is heating up, and not just because of the weather. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, things are getting tense for ships sailing in these waters. The Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, has spoken out against recent attacks on commercial vessels. He made it clear that the

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Dec 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Russia's Space Station Link Hits a Snag

Russia's only way to send astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) has hit a bump. A key structure at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan took a tumble right after a recent launch. This leaves Russia in a bit of a pickle, as they can't send anything up to the ISS until it's

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Leader Seeks European Backing Amid U. S. Peace Talks

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is on a mission to rally European support as the U. S. tries to wrap up the war with Russia. He's in Paris, chatting with France's President, Emmanuel Macron, and plans to meet with other European leaders this week. Meanwhile, U. S. and Ukrainian officials ha

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Russia and China: A New Era of Easy Travel

Russia has just made it easier for many Chinese citizens to visit. President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing tourists, business people, academics, artists, and athletes from China to enter Russia without a visa for up to 30 days. This move is seen as a way to strengthen ties between the two

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Underwater Drones Take Aim at Russian Oil Ships

In a bold move, Ukraine has reportedly targeted two Russian oil tankers using underwater drones. These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet, " a group of ships that help Russia bypass international sanctions. The attacks happened on Friday and Saturday, causing serious damage to both vessels.

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A South African Lawmaker Steps Down Amid Controversy

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, c

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Putin Stands by Trump's Envoy Amidst Bias Claims

Steve Witkoff, the U. S. special envoy, is under fire for allegedly leaning too much towards Russia. But Vladimir Putin isn't having it. He thinks Witkoff is just doing his job, representing his country and leader. Putin's defense came after a leaked call between Witkoff and a Kremlin aide, Yuri Ush

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Clash Over Ukraine: Vance and McConnell's War of Words

A heated debate has sparked between U. S. Vice President JD Vance and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell. The two are at odds over a proposed peace deal for Ukraine, which has been a hot topic in political circles lately. Vance recently took to social media to defend the Trump administration'

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks Progress Amid Ongoing Conflict

The United States is actively working to end the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump has sent envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is engaging with Ukrainian officials. Trump hinted at a future meeting with both Putin and Ukrain

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