WESTERN RUSSIA

Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks and Land Swaps: What's Really Going On?

A recent phone call between Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Donald Trump's team, and Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Vladimir Putin, has shed light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about ending the Ukraine conflict. The conversation, recorded and later obtained by Bloomberg, revealed that Witkoff believes Ukraine might need to give up some land to achieve peace. Witk...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

A New Face in Ukraine Talks: Driscoll's Unexpected Diplomatic Role

In a surprising turn, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, known as the "drone guy, " has become a key player in the U. S. effort to end the Ukraine war. This 38-year-old Army veteran, who has no background in diplomacy, was tasked by President Trump to push Ukraine into peace talks. Driscoll's close friendship with Vice President JD Vance, his Yale Law School classmate, see...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Thanksgiving Turkeys Get a Second Chance

President Donald Trump made news on Tuesday, not just for pardoning two turkeys, but also for hinting at a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The two turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, raised on a small farm in North Carolina, won't be ending up on anyone's dinner table this Thanksgiving. Instead, they'll be retiring to North Carolina State University's poultr...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

U. S. Pushes New Ukraine Peace Plan Amid Tensions

The U. S. is pushing a new peace plan for Ukraine, but Russia is likely to reject it. The plan is more friendly to Ukraine than the previous one. Russia's President Putin has said that the earlier U. S. plan, which Ukraine thought was too pro-Russian, should be the basis for talks. He is unlikely to change his mind. The new U. S. -led peace deal is gaining momentum....

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Victims of Crime Get a Break: DOJ Reverses Course on Legal Aid Restrictions

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has changed its mind about a rule that would have stopped immigrants who are crime victims from getting certain legal help. This change came after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said the DOJ agreed not to enforce the rule on millions of dollars given to states for helping victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, an...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks: What's Really Going On Between Russia and Ukraine?

Russia has something to say about the peace talks with Ukraine. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, mentioned that the U. S. peace plan is the only serious proposal on the table. He called the current situation an "information frenzy, " with lots of conflicting reports and statements. The U. S. initially proposed a 28-point peace plan, which was later shorten...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Legal Wins and Military Shifts: A Look at Recent U. S. Decisions

A federal judge recently dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge ruled that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed. This decision is a blow to former President Trump's efforts to pursue legal action against his political opponents. Comey remains cautious, believing T...

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Nov 25 2025SPORTS

Tragedy Strikes New Zealand's Majestic Mountain

New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook, has recently seen a tragic incident. Two climbers lost their lives, while two others were rescued. The bodies of the deceased were found by specialist search teams working in harsh alpine conditions. The identities of the climbers have not been publicly revealed, but it is known that one was a member of th...

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Nov 25 2025RELIGION

A New Pope's Journey to Promote Peace and Unity

Pope Leo is set to make his first international trip as the leader of the Catholic Church, visiting Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. This journey is significant not only because it's his first overseas visit but also because it highlights his focus on peace and unity among different Christian denominations. In Turkey, Pope Leo will join Patriarch B...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

A Fresh Look at Macron's Take on Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan

Emmanuel Macron, the French President, shared his thoughts on Donald Trump's peace proposal for Ukraine. He acknowledged that the plan points in the right direction, but he believes it needs some tweaking. Macron emphasized that while peace is the goal, it shouldn't come at the cost of Ukraine's dignity. He pointed out that the plan might be acceptable to Russia, bu...

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