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Russia's Costly Push: Putin's Gambit in Ukraine

May 7, 2025

Russia is pouring troops into Ukraine, but the gains are minimal and costly. The Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia's advances have slowed significantly this year, with a steep increase in casualties. In 2025, Russia is losing an average of 99 troops for every square kilometer of ter

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From Shadows to Stars: A Teen's Escape to Freedom

May 4, 2025

Ivan Sarancha grew up in a world where truth was twisted and history was rewritten. When he was just 7 years old, his school stopped teaching Ukrainian literature and history. This was in 2014, after Russia took control of Crimea and started causing trouble in eastern Ukraine. Ivan was too young to

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Putin's Mixed Messages on Ukraine Conflict

May 4, 2025

The Ukraine-Russia conflict is a complex situation. Putin has been making some interesting statements. He has indicated that there is no need to use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict. He even hopes that they won't be necessary. This is a big deal because he recently updated Russia's nuclea

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Ukraine's Sea Drones Strike Back: A New Twist in the Conflict

May 4, 2025

Ukraine has added a new weapon to its arsenal in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Sea drones have been used to take down not one, but two Russian fighter jets. This marks a significant development in the war, as it's the first time such drones have been used in this way. The first strike happened

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A Comedian's Legal Battle: Russell Brand's Court Appearance

May 2, 2025

Russell Brand, a well-known British comedian and actor, faced serious legal trouble recently. He was charged with multiple sexual offenses and appeared in court. The charges include one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, and one count of oral rape, along with two counts of sexual assault.

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Ukraine's New Deal: What's in It and Why It Matters

May 1, 2025

The Ukraine minerals deal is finally done. This deal was a long time coming. It took weeks of tough negotiations. At times, things got really heated, and the US even paused its aid to Ukraine. But in the end, Ukraine got a better deal than it initially seemed like it would. Ukraine managed to g

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Journalist's Body Shows Signs of Torture After Russian Detention

April 30, 2025

A Ukrainian reporter, Viktoriia Roshchyna, vanished near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the summer of 2023. It wasn't until April 2024 that Russia finally acknowledged they had her. Then, in October, Roshchyna's family got a letter from Russian officials saying she had died. But they didn't share

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A New Deal in the Making: Ukraine's Mineral Resources and US Talks

April 30, 2025

Ukraine is on the brink of finalizing a significant agreement with the United States. This deal focuses on the management and utilization of Ukraine's rich mineral resources. The negotiations have been ongoing, with both sides working to iron out the details. But what's at stake here? Ukraine is ho

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The Unseen Battle: A Journalist's Fight for Truth in Ukraine

April 30, 2025

A grim scene unfolded in a secluded forest in February. Teams in protective suits prepared the remains of 757 Ukrainian soldiers for their journey home. Among the bodies was an unidentified woman, later confirmed to be Viktoriia Roshchyna, a prominent Ukrainian journalist. She was not a soldier but

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Malta's Controversial Citizenship Scheme Shut Down

April 29, 2025

The European Union's top court has made a significant ruling. It declared that Malta's so-called "golden passport" scheme is illegal. This scheme allowed wealthy individuals to buy Maltese citizenship. The scheme was controversial from the start. It raised serious questions about how citizenship