RUSSIA

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 energy companies. Hungary relies heavily on Russia for its energy n...

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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. This report, released in January 2017, suggested that Russia tried to s...

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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 defenses. The battle for Pokrovsk is fierce, with both sides engaged ...

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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 military details. The lawmakers will be attending a summit in Sochi foc...

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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 sudden push? Well, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has everyone on edge. Pola...

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Pokrovsk: A Pivotal Battle in Ukraine's Eastern Front

The city of Pokrovsk is currently under intense pressure from Russian forces, with the battle for control lasting over a year. This city is crucial because it sits on a major road and rail route in the Donetsk region. If Russia takes Pokrovsk, it would be a significant step towards controlling the entire Donbas region, which includes Donetsk and Luhansk. Russia has ...

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Tough Fight: Pokrovsk Under Siege

In eastern Ukraine, the city of Pokrovsk is under intense pressure from Russian forces. The Kremlin claims to have surrounded Ukrainian troops, but Ukraine denies this, saying they are reinforcing their positions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently visited troops near Pokrovsk to show his support. The situation in Pokrovsk is dire. Russian forces have ...

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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 official, Andrei Belousov, suggested getting ready for full-scale nu...

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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. Ukraine has been fighting back by targeting Russian refineries to cut...

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

Russia's Nuclear Showcase: A Bold Move or Just Bluster?

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, recently honored the creators of two powerful nuclear weapons, the Burevestnik missile and the Poseidon underwater torpedo. This event happened in a big ceremony at the Kremlin. Putin said these weapons are very important for Russia and the whole world in the 21st century. He also mentioned that the Burevestnik missile can fly farther...

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