RUSSIA

Nov 13 2025POLITICS

How NATO Can Outsmart Putin

Putin's aggressive moves in Ukraine and around NATO borders are a big problem. Just throwing money at defense won't fix it. NATO needs a smart plan, like the Harmel Report from 1967, but updated for today. This new plan should focus on changing Putin's mind and actions, leading to talks and better u

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Trump and Orban: A Testy Meeting Ahead

A meeting between President Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set for Friday. It's expected to be a friendly chat between two leaders who often disagree with their European partners on Russia's actions in Ukraine. But there's a big issue on the table: U. S. sanctions on Russia's top

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

Digging into the Past: U. S. Probes 2016 Election Interference Claims

In a twist of events, federal prosecutors are gearing up to dig into the 2016 election interference claims. They are preparing to issue grand jury subpoenas to investigate officials from the Obama administration who put together a report on Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election. Th

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Ongoing Struggles: From Frontline Cities to Energy Crisis

In the midst of relentless conflict, Ukraine faces immense challenges on multiple fronts. The city of Pokrovsk, a strategic hub in the Donetsk region, is under intense pressure from Russian forces. Moscow claims significant gains, asserting control over numerous buildings and pushing back Ukrainian

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

German Far-Right Lawmakers Head to Russia Amid Growing Concerns

In a move that has sparked debate, two members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party are planning a visit to Russia. This trip comes at a time when the party is facing increased scrutiny over its connections to Moscow and allegations, which they strongly deny, of sharing sensitive mil

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Poland's Big Plan to Train Hundreds of Thousands for Defense

Poland is stepping up its defense game in a major way. Starting this month, the country is launching a new military training program called "At Readiness. " This isn't just any old training program—it's a massive effort to prepare around 400, 000 people by 2026. That's a lot of folks! Why the sudde

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Putin's Move: Is Nuclear Testing Back on the Table?

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, has asked his team to look into restarting nuclear tests. This comes after the U. S. president hinted that America might do the same. Putin said Russia has followed the rules of the nuclear test ban treaty, but if others start testing, Russia will too. A top Russian

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Fight: A Look at the Recent Battles and Political Moves

Russia's attacks on Ukraine have been relentless. In October, they fired more missiles than any month since 2023. This surge in attacks has caused widespread power outages, especially in Kyiv. Alongside missiles, Russia has also been using drones extensively, launching over 5, 000 in October alone.

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Long-Arm Drones Stir Russia's Industrial Heartland

Deep inside Russia, Ukrainian drones are making their presence felt. In the city of Sterlitamak, around 1, 300 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, two drones targeted an industrial plant. Local officials reported that both drones were shot down, and no one was hurt. But the incident left a mark: a

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Russia and Venezuela: Keeping the Lines Open

Russia and Venezuela are staying in touch, but they're not spilling the details. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesman, mentioned that Russia is in regular contact with Venezuela. However, he didn't share what they're discussing. This comes at a time when tensions in the Caribbean are rising. Russ

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