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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Tough Summer Ahead

Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. The country is getting ready for a big fight this summer. Russia is planning a major offensive, and Ukraine is bracing for impact. The situation has been heating up for a while, and things are looking grim. The war in Ukraine has changed a lot since it started. At first, it was all about big battles and lots of movement. Now, it...

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May 31 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Cautious Approach to Upcoming Talks with Russia

Ukraine is taking a careful stance before agreeing to a new round of talks with Russia. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has made it clear that they want to see Russia's proposed terms for a ceasefire before sending a delegation to Istanbul. This request comes after previous talks in Istanbul that did not lead to a breakthrough. The meeting, which took place ...

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May 30 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Pause for Peace: The Upcoming Istanbul Talks

Ukraine is currently in a holding pattern. They are waiting for Russia to share details of a proposed ceasefire. This comes as both nations prepare for a second round of peace discussions in Istanbul. The first round of talks happened earlier this month. Both sides exchanged hundreds of prisoners. This was the biggest swap since the full-scale invasion began. Ukrain...

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May 29 2025POLITICS

European Far-Right's Dance with Russia: A Social Media Pivot

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left many European politicians in a tight spot. Those who once had cozy ties with Putin are now scrambling to save face. A deep dive into a decade of Facebook posts from 11 European far-right parties reveals how they've tried to manage their public image and relationships with Russia. The invasion has not been kind to public opini...

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Putin's Actions Spark Strong Words from Trump

The world watched as former US President Donald Trump took to social media to criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin. He claimed that without his involvement, Russia would have faced severe consequences. This statement came after Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine, resulting in over 360 drones and missiles hitting the country and at least 12 death...

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Pushes for Peace Talks

The war between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down. This has left many leaders frustrated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is eager to find a solution. He has proposed a meeting involving himself, U. S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky is open to various formats for these talks. He is willing to mee...

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Hundreds of Prisoners Return Home in Massive Ukraine-Russia Exchange

In a significant move, Ukraine and Russia have started a large-scale prisoner exchange. This event is part of a bigger plan to release around 2, 000 people, with each side freeing 1, 000 individuals. The first group of nearly 800 people was set free on Friday, and more releases are expected over the weekend. The exchange is a direct result of a meeting that took pla...

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May 27 2025POLITICS

Drones and Diplomacy: Ukraine's Push for Peace

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia shows no signs of slowing down. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been vocal about his frustration. He believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is deliberately delaying peace talks. Zelenskyy has been urging the United States to apply more pressure on Russia to end the war. The conflict has been ragi...

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May 26 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Calls Out Global Inaction Amidst Heavy Russian Strikes

The night sky over Ukraine was lit up by a massive barrage of Russian drones and missiles. This was the biggest aerial assault since the war began. At least 12 people, including three young siblings, lost their lives. Dozens more were hurt in attacks that spread across the country. The strikes came just a day after one of the heaviest assaults on the capital, Kyiv, s...

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May 25 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Deadly Sunday: Aerial Strikes and Prisoner Swaps

In a shocking turn of events, Ukraine faced a brutal aerial assault on a significant national holiday. The country was hit by a massive wave of drones and missiles, resulting in at least 12 deaths and numerous injuries. This attack, one of the largest since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022, targeted multiple cities and regions, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr,...

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