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Ukraine Gets New Weapons Worth $400M from the U. S.

October 22, 2024

On Monday, the Pentagon revealed that Ukraine will receive another batch of military aid from the United States. This new package is valued at $400 million and includes various types of weapons and equipment. The U. S. government aims to support Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion. The pack

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Ukraine Trip: Austin's Message to the World

October 22, 2024

U. S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently visited Kyiv, Ukraine, with a clear message: understanding the stakes between freedom and tyranny requires seeing the reality on the ground. He addressed students at the Kyiv Diplomatic Academy, emphasizing that the blame for the war lies solely with Rus

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UK Steps Up Aid: $3B Loan to Ukraine Using Frozen Russian Assets

October 22, 2024

Britain has taken a significant step to bolster Ukraine's defense efforts by announcing a $3 billion loan. This money will be used to purchase weapons and provide aid, helping Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion. The loan comes from profits generated by Russian assets that were frozen due to British

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Yulia Navalnaya: Unwavering in Opposition after Alexei Navalny's Death

October 22, 2024

Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of the late Russian activist Alexei Navalny, has taken up the mantle of her husband's anti-corruption campaign. Alexei, known for his fierce opposition to President Vladimir Putin, passed away this year in a Russian prison. Before his death, he penned a memoir detailing his

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Why Alexei Navalny Came Back to Russia

October 22, 2024

Yulia Navalnaya, wife of late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, shared insights on why her husband chose to return to Russia despite the known risks. She revealed that the decision was never up for debate; it was about when, not if, they would continue their fight against Vladimir Putin in Russia. Y

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Putin's Global Show: BRICS Summit in Kazan

October 22, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host a major summit in Kazan, bringing together leaders from around the world. This meeting of the BRICS bloc, which includes countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to challenge the current Western-led global order. The summit c

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Putin's Big Meeting: What's at Stake?

October 22, 2024

In a few days, Russian President Vladimir Putin will welcome world leaders to Kazan for a BRICS summit. Big names like China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi, and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be there. This meeting is happening despite the war in Ukraine and the arrest warrant against Putin

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Navalny's Widow Plans Presidential Run, Keeps Legacy Alive

October 22, 2024

Yulia Navalny, the widow of Alexei Navalny, has a clear goal: to bring down Vladimir Putin's regime. Speaking to the BBC, she expressed her determination to make this happen "as soon as possible. " Once Putin is out of power, she plans to run for president in Russia's next free and fair elections. C

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France's Backing for Ukraine's War End Plan

October 22, 2024

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has shown support for Ukraine's plan to end the war with Russia, which was revealed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This plan aims to force Russia to stop its invasion through negotiations. A crucial part of this plan is Ukraine's desire to join N

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Ukraine's NATO Dream: A Possible Reality?

October 22, 2024

There's a buzz that the U. S. might soon support Ukraine joining NATO. This is big news, especially since Ukraine's been eager to join for a long time. Recently, a French newspaper, Le Monde, reported that U. S. officials are no longer against Ukraine's NATO membership. They might even speed things