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Belarus' Lukashenko: North Korea Troops in Ukraine? Not Likely!

October 24, 2024

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has a long history with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. They've known each other for years and meet frequently. Recently, at the Brics summit, Lukashenko was asked about claims that North Korea had sent troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine. He called i

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North Korea's Troops in Russia: What's Going On?

October 23, 2024

Recently, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. This is the first time a high-ranking US official has spoken publicly about this development. The exact mission of these troops is still unknown, but it’s clear that North Korea and Russia are strengthenin

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“China and Russia: A Friendship in Chaotic Times”

October 23, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, where he expressed that the world is currently in a state of chaos due to significant changes happening in a century. Despite this, Xi emphasized the enduring friendship between China and Russia, stating that this strate

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Russia and China Meet at BRICS Summit

October 23, 2024

Russia's President Vladimir Putin rolled out a warm welcome for China's Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, as the BRICS summit kicked off on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The summit, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to boost cooperation among developing nations under the th

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Belarus Shoots Down Russian Drone in Surprising Move

October 22, 2024

In a twist during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Belarus, a close ally of Russia, shot down a Russian drone that entered its airspace over the weekend. The drone, known as a Shahed attack drone, was heading towards the city of Mozyr when it was taken down. This isn't the first time Belarus has

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Ukraine's New War Strategy: A Divided Response

October 22, 2024

President Volodymyr Zelensky has laid out a new plan to strengthen Ukraine's position in the ongoing war with Russia. This plan, called the "victory plan, " includes asking to join NATO and using long-range missiles from the West to hit Russian military targets. This has caused a mix of reactions fr

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Secret Soldiers: North Korea Sends Troops to Russia

October 22, 2024

You might have heard about the war in Ukraine. Well, North Korea has just stepped in, sending thousands of soldiers to help Russia. South Korea isn't happy about it and has asked Russia to send those soldiers back home right away. North Korea has sent about 1, 500 soldiers to Russia. These are spec

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Why Ukraine Needs Trump's Firm Hand

October 22, 2024

In Ukraine, people are losing their lives and land to Russia's aggressive actions. The current Western support, led by President Biden and Vice President Harris, seems lukewarm. Their focus on not "humiliating" Russia hasn't stopped the Russian advance. Severodonetsk, Bakhmut, Vuhledar, and now Pokr

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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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Paul Whelan's Undercover Role in Russian Prison

October 21, 2024

You might think an American in a Russian prison would be cut off from the world, but Paul Whelan proved that's not always the case. During his five-and-a-half-year detention, he managed to feed vital information to Western officials. How? Well, fellow prisoners who were fighting in Ukraine would pas