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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's 1000 Days: Losses and Resilience

Ukraine has been fighting Russia’s invasion for 1000 days. This is a grim milestone, with losses in soldiers, equipment, and territory all nearing record numbers. According to Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the war has cost Ukraine dearly. Yet, Ukraine has shown remarkable resilien

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Russia's Flexible Alliances: A Look at Its Shifting Policies

Russia's foreign policy has always been flexible, shifting alliances as President Vladimir Putin sees fit. Take, for example, Azerbaijan's recent retaking of Nagorno-Karabakh. Despite decades of alliance with Armenia, Russia didn't step in. Similarly, Russia's relations with Israel and Saudi Arabia

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Russia's Largest Strike in Months: Ukraine Faces Blackouts and Loss of Life

Russia has carried out its biggest air attack on Ukraine in months, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage. The assault hit major cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Rivne, with Kyiv residents taking shelter in the metro. Two people were killed in Mykolaiv, six injured, including t

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Russia's Biggest Attack Yet: Ukraine's Power Under Fire

Russia launched a huge number of missiles and drones, targeting Ukraine's power plants. This was one of the biggest attacks since the war began. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attack happened overnight and into the morning. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down many of the

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Will Trump's Ukraine Policy Force Europe to Grow Up?

Ukraine is worried about Donald Trump's presidency. They fear he might end the war with Russia too quickly, leaving them vulnerable. Trump's close relationship with Vladimir Putin makes things even more uncertain. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, should be concerned. While Trump hasn't promi

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

A Russian View: Putin's Take on Trump's Win

Russian President Vladimir Putin had his first say about the U. S. election results last Thursday from Sochi. He congratulated Donald Trump on his triumph and praised the president-elect’s bravery during an attempted assassination back in July. Putin was impressed by Trump's nervy reaction. Putin a

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New War Tactic: Targeting Russian Trains

Ukraine's special forces have found a clever way to disrupt Russia's war efforts. They're focusing on something crucial to Russia—its railways. Trains are a big deal for Russia, as they use them to move around supplies and troops. But they're not alone in this fight. Some people within Russia who op

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New Jets: More Fire or More Problems?

Ukraine is getting advanced fighter jets like the F-16 and Mirage 2000-5, but will this really lead to more planes being shot down? The truth might surprise you. These new jets could make Russian anti-aircraft fire more dangerous. That’s because when jets fly, they attract enemy fire. While it’s pos

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Ukraine to Get Canada's NASAMS Air Defense System by Year's End

Ukraine will receive its first NASAMS air defense system from Canada before the end of this year, according to a recent post by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He shared the good news after talking with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who promised the delivery during their conversati

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Russian Troops Advance as Ukraine Faces Manpower Issues

Russian forces have been making small gains along a vast front line in the ongoing war with Ukraine. According to the latest reports from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian troops have moved south and southeast of Pokrovsk, a crucial logistics hub in the Donetsk region. Videos and geo

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