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Undersea Cable Mystery in the Baltic Sea

January 30, 2025

Something fishy is happening in the Baltic Sea! A vital undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden was hurt this past Sunday. Latvia believes it might have been damaged by some outside force. This cable links the Latvian town of Ventspils to Sweden's Gotland island. It's a critical communications line

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Europe Extends Russia Sanctions: A 6-Month Move

January 27, 2025

Europe's leaders have given the green light for a six-month extension of sanctions against Russia, targeting various sectors like trade, finance, and energy. This decision came after Hungary lifted its objections, removing a significant roadblock. The sanctions, originally introduced in 2014 after t

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Trump's New Approach: Could He End Ukraine-Russia Conflict?

January 26, 2025

Donald Trump's first days in office were a flurry of activity, with executive orders and social media posts that left business and political leaders reeling. Among the chaos, there's a glimmer of hope that Trump might tackle one of the world's toughest problems: the ongoing conflict between Russia a

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How Women from Different Countries Coped with Stress During the Ukrainian Invasion

January 26, 2025

When Russia invaded Ukraine, many women from Ukraine, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia faced significant stress. A recent study aimed to understand how these women managed their stress levels, their resilience, and their belief in their own abilities (self-efficacy). The study found that women's abilit

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Russian Official Warns of Close Call in Nuclear War with NATO

January 23, 2025

A close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin recently claimed that a nuclear exchange with NATO nearly happened during President Joe Biden's term. This drama unfolded in the tense backdrop of the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. NATO and Russia hold about 90% of the world's nuclear weapons

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Russia's Ambitions: A Propagandist's Bold Plan

January 23, 2025

Imagine if a Russian official suggested that they need a land corridor through countries that are part of NATO. That's exactly what happened recently, when a close ally of President Putin made such a bold claim. Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to Ukraine's Internal Affairs Minister, shared a clip whe

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Trump's Warning: Potential Economic Hits if Russia-Ukraine Conflict Persists

January 22, 2025

Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently posted on social media, cautioning Russia about possible sanctions and tariffs if the ongoing conflict with Ukraine doesn't stop soon. He suggests that ending the war through a deal is the ideal solution, but if that doesn't happen, economic penalties are

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Friends or Foes? Putin and Xi Chat Up a Storm

January 22, 2025

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a friendly chat over the phone. They talked about how their countries are best buds, and nothing – not even politics or what's happening in the world – can change that. This phone call happened just a day after Donal

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McDonald's Ukraine: The Oldest Branch Will Rise Again

January 22, 2025

In the heart of Kyiv, the oldest McDonald's in Ukraine was hit by a Russian missile. The fast-food giant says they'll rebuild. This isn't just about a restaurant. It's about how war affects everyday life. Russia has been targeting cities and infrastructure for years. Now, with a new U. S. president,

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NATO Eyes Russian Borders with Intense Surveillance

January 22, 2025

NATO members, including the U. S. , U. K. , France, and Sweden, ramped up surveillance near Russia's borders on Tuesday. This heightened activity comes amid worries about Russia's suspicious actions, like cutting undersea cables and moving shadowy oil tankers. But this isn't new; NATO has been keepi