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Russia Reacts to US Letting Ukraine Strike Within Its Borders

November 18, 2024

President Joe Biden's recent decision to allow Ukraine to use U. S. -supplied long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia has sparked strong reactions worldwide. This move comes just days before the war hits the 1, 000-day mark. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Ukrainian residential areas conti

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Russia's Biggest Attack Yet: Ukraine's Power Under Fire

November 17, 2024

Russia launched a huge number of missiles and drones, targeting Ukraine's power plants. This was one of the biggest attacks since the war began. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attack happened overnight and into the morning. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down many of the

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Austria's Gas Flow Halted by Gazprom

November 16, 2024

Early Saturday morning, Austria found itself without Russian natural gas. The halt came after the Austrian energy company OMV announced it would no longer pay for gas from Gazprom, the Russian state-owned gas giant. This decision was made to recoup a $242 million arbitration award won against Gazpro

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North Korea’s Latest Weapon: Self-Destructing Drones

November 16, 2024

Nothing seems off-limits for North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. He's got his sights set on a new military tool – suicide drones. These aren’t your average drones. They’re designed to crash and explode on impact. Kim wants his military factories to churn these out in big numbers. Why, you ask? Well,

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Will Trump's Ukraine Policy Force Europe to Grow Up?

November 14, 2024

Ukraine is worried about Donald Trump's presidency. They fear he might end the war with Russia too quickly, leaving them vulnerable. Trump's close relationship with Vladimir Putin makes things even more uncertain. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, should be concerned. While Trump hasn't promi

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North Korea Joins Russia's Fight: What This Means for Ukraine

November 13, 2024

Spokesperson from the U. S. State Department, Vedant Patel, shared alarming news on Tuesday, November 12. North Korea has decided to add fuel to Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine by sending over 10, 000 soldiers. These troops are currently stationed in eastern Russia, specifically in the Kursk Oblas

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Drones Clash: Ukraine Strikes Moscow, Russia Fires Back

November 10, 2024

In a significant turn of events, Ukraine executed its biggest drone strike on Moscow since the war began in 2022. One person was injured, and three major airports had to reroute flights. Moscow's regional governor, Andrei Vorobyov, described it as a "massive attack. " He reported that two houses cau

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A Russian View: Putin's Take on Trump's Win

November 8, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin had his first say about the U. S. election results last Thursday from Sochi. He congratulated Donald Trump on his triumph and praised the president-elect’s bravery during an attempted assassination back in July. Putin was impressed by Trump's nervy reaction. Putin a

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European Leaders Strategize for Trump's Presidency and Russia's Influence

November 7, 2024

Around 50 European leaders gathered in Budapest to discuss how Donald Trump's presidency could affect their continent. Emmanuel Macron, the French President, urged the leaders to prioritize European interests. The leaders agreed that defense spending should increase to lessen reliance on the U. S. N

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North Korean Troops Face Ukrainian Fire in Kursk

November 6, 2024

Ukrainian soldiers clashed with North Korean troops near the Russian border in Kursk on Monday, marking the first confrontation involving the newly deployed foreign fighters. Andriy Kovalenko, a member of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council, revealed that some of the 10, 000 North Korean