RUSSIA

Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China and Russia's Arctic Adventure

Imagine this: two Chinese coast guard ships set sail from Zhoushan, a city in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, on a 35-day mission with their Russian counterparts. They traveled over 17, 000 nautical miles, exploring the Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea, and even the Arctic Ocean. This wasn't just a cas

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops: A New Twist in Ukraine's War

Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that North Korea is planning to send around 10, 000 soldiers to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This startling news follows warnings from the US and its allies about North Korea's military aid to Russia. While there's no confirmation ye

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Why Trump's Dance Move Confused Russians and Americans

Imagine this: the former U.S. President, Donald Trump, at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, decides to dance instead of answering questions after two attendees faint. This bizarre situation didn't go unnoticed by Russian state TV. Olga Skabeyeva, known for her propagandistic leanings, pointed out T

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

A Whale Watcher's 67-Day Ordeal at Sea

Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian whale watcher, recently shared the heart-wrenching details of his 67-day ordeal at sea. He was found drifting in an inflatable boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, near the Kamchatka peninsula. The boat carried the bodies of his brother, Sergey Pichugin, 49, and his ne

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Oct 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Lost at Sea: A Russian Man's Incredible 67-Day Journey

Imagine being stranded at sea for over two months in an inflatable boat. That’s exactly what happened to Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian man who set off for a whale-watching trip with his brother and nephew. Things took a tragic turn when their engine failed. The trip to the Shantar Islands

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

Chemical Smuggling Bust: Spain Stops Russia-Bound Shipment

Police in Spain have uncovered a major smuggling operation, seizing 13 tons of banned chemicals. These chemicals, which could be used to make chemical weapons, were headed to Russia. The operation took place despite the sanctions put in place due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Four suspected crimi

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

What Happens if Putin Goes? A TV Host's Take

A well-known Russian TV host, Vladimir Solovyov, recently talked about what would happen if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to die. He said Russia would still win the war in Ukraine and that the country's political scene wouldn't change much. Solovyov was speaking on his talk show, which is br

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Japanese Bomb Survivors Win Peace Prize for Nuclear Disarmament Work

On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Japanese survivors from the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This honor recognizes their continuous efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the committ

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Unilever Leaves Russia, Sells Business to Local Manufacturer

Unilever, known for brands like Dove and Hellmann’s, has sold its Russian and Belarusian businesses to Arnest Group, a local manufacturer. This move included four factories and some IT systems. Unilever's CEO, Hein Schumacher, oversaw this during his first year as boss, along with plans to spin off

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris Talks Border Control and Ukraine in '60 Minutes' Interview

Vice President Kamala Harris recently sat down with "60 Minutes" for a candid conversation. She discussed the ongoing issues at the southern border, stating that it's a longstanding problem and that Congress needs to step up. When asked about her administration's response to the surge in migrants, s

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