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...
"Lord of War, " a 2005 crime drama starring Nicolas Cage, dives into the shady world of arms dealing. The movie is known for its intense plot and questionable accuracy, but there's one surprising fact: the guns used in the film are real. The story follows Yuri Orlov, played by Cage, as he navigates the dangerous world of arms trafficking. The film's production team ...
In the early hours of Friday, Kyiv faced a relentless barrage of Russian drones and missiles, marking one of the most intense nights since the war began. The capital city, a frequent target, saw its air defenses tested as over 550 drones were launched, with 72 breaching the city's protective shields. This number surpassed the previous record set just a week ago, high...
Two big leaders, Putin of Russia and Trump of the United States, had a chat over the phone. It lasted about 50 minutes. They talked about some serious stuff happening in the Middle East and Ukraine. Putin's advisor, Yuri Ushakov, spilled the beans about what they discussed. This was not a friendly chat about the weather. It was all about big, important issues. ...
The recent clash between former U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked a lot of debate. It all started when Trump took to his social media platform to criticize Putin's actions in Ukraine. Trump warned that Putin was "playing with fire. " This did not sit well with the Kremlin. Yury Ushakov, a top aide to Putin, responded by qu...
A significant step has been taken by the digital bank Chime. It has finally filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This move comes after it quietly submitted confidential S-1 paperwork back in December. The S-1 documents are usually packed with details. They cover everything from financials to legal matters and risk factors. However, Chime's filings are notably ...
The city of Moscow was shaken when a high-ranking Russian general lost his life in a car explosion. The incident, which took place in the eastern suburb of Balashikha, involved a Volkswagen Golf packed with an improvised explosive device. The bomb went off as General Yaroslav Moskalik walked past his parked car. The explosion was so powerful that it left the car in ...
Russia's President Putin has some doubts about a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He thinks it's a good idea in theory, but he's got a lot of questions. He wants to know how it would work, who would enforce it, and what would happen in the Kursk region. Putin thinks the ceasefire should solve the big problems that started the war, not just stop the fighting for a month. ...
In a surprising twist, Russian special forces found a unique way to attack Ukrainian troops. They used a gas pipeline to sneak up on Ukrainian units in the Kursk region. This move came as Russia claimed to be making progress in its efforts to retake parts of the border province that Ukraine had seized earlier in the year. The Ukrainian military had launched ...
Kieran Culkin had a fantastic night at the 2025 Oscars. He won the Best Supporting Actor award, which was no surprise since he had been winning all the awards leading up to it. He was up against some tough competition, including Guy Pearce from "The Brutalist, " Yuriy Borisov from "Anora, " Edward Norton from "A Complete Unknown, " and Jeremy Strong from "The Apprent...