UKRAINE

Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's Pick for Security: Waltz on Hungary's Role in Ukraine Peace

Florida Republican Mike Waltz, Donald Trump's choice for national security adviser, recently spoke about Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and his relationship with Trump. Orbán, known for his ties to Russia, met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago days before announcing talks with Russian President Puti

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

The Hidden Side of Ukraine's Job Market: Non-Market Relations

In Ukraine, certain signs point to the presence of non-market labor practices. Some people pay illegal taxes even while working legally, treating these as job security measures. The government has also increased its pressure on labor market regulators. Experts suggest that Ukraine should lean more t

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

New Weapons for Ukraine as Biden Era Nears End

Just days before the new U. S. President takes office, the Biden administration has announced a fresh round of military aid for Ukraine. The package, worth $500 million, includes a variety of weapons like munitions, drones, and armored vehicles. This marks the 72nd time the U. S. has dipped into its

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Depot: A Closer Look

In a recent development, Ukraine has used its drones to target a Russian oil depot. This incident happened in the city of Oryol, located approximately 230 miles from Moscow. The attack took place around midnight on Friday, with reports suggesting that drones hit storage tanks, causing explosions. Th

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Trump's 'America First' Policy: A Look at Global Conflicts and Consequences

President-elect Donald Trump is stepping into a world full of heated conflicts. Two experts from Indiana University are warning that his 'America First' policy might not be the best move. The U. S. is already facing intense wars in places like Ukraine and the Middle East. Trump has a lot on his plat

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Hail Mary: Winning Trump's Support

Ukraine is pulling out all the stops to gain President-elect Donald Trump's favor. They're traveling thousands of miles, delaying important deals, and even nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The goal? To strengthen their position in the war against Russia. Ukrainian leaders hope to show Tru

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Dec 15 2024FINANCE

IMF Loans and Ukraine's Growth: A Closer Look

Let's talk about a study that looked into how IMF loans affect Ukraine's economy. Researchers used some fancy methods like Vector Autoregression (VAR) and Vector Error Correction (VEC) to figure out if there's a connection between Ukraine's economic growth and IMF loans from 1991 to 2010. Here's wha

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Massive Attack: Russia Targets Energy with Missiles and Drones

On Friday, Russia launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, firing 93 cruise and ballistic missiles along with almost 200 drones. This attack was one of the most intense strikes on Ukraine's energy sector since the start of the full-scale invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rep

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Dec 14 2024EDUCATION

Ukraine's Tech Education: What's Next?

Ukraine is in the middle of a big update to its IT education system. Why? Partly because it promised some changes when it agreed to the EU-Ukraine deal. A fresh study took a close look at how well Ukraine’s higher IT education is doing compared to the rest of the world. It compared the list of IT to

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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Seeing Ukraine’s War Through Fresh Eyes: Oscar Winner’s New Doc at Sundance

Imagine a film that puts you right into the heart of Ukraine’s battlefields. Oscar-winning filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov is back with another powerful documentary. This time, he’s teaming up with PBS’s “Frontline” to bring us “2000 Meters to Andriivka. ” The film, produced jointly with the Associated P

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