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May 01 2026POLITICS

Russia Turns to China for War Tech

Russian arms makers are now getting more than nine out of ten pieces of restricted equipment from China. This shift follows tighter European controls that block many supply routes, pushing Moscow to look eastward for support. The share of Chinese‑supplied tech has risen from roughly eight out of

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Apr 15 2026CRIME

Russia Cracks Down on $13B Tax Scam

Russian authorities say they have dismantled a large criminal network that stole more than 1 trillion rubles from the state. The money was taken through fake companies and bogus invoices. The group operated mainly in Moscow. Since 2023 it created over 4, 000 fake legal entities. These companies iss

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Ukraine hit hard again as drone attacks spread across cities

Russian military kept up drone attacks on Kharkiv for a full day recently, targeting neighborhoods and causing chaos. Local leaders shared updates on social media, showing damage across four districts. Officials counted over 20 hits from these flying devices. Among the wreckage, fires broke out and

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Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Russia Tightens Grip on Internet Freedom

Russian officials are stepping up efforts to shut down virtual private networks, tools that many citizens use to bypass state censorship. The digital ministry announced plans to limit VPN access while trying not to disrupt everyday life too much. The move comes amid a broader crackdown that has a

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Russians' Big Questions for Putin: War and Money Matters

Russians are getting ready for their president's yearly live Q&A. A recent survey shows that people are most worried about two big things: the ongoing war and the struggling economy. The survey, done by the independent Levada Center, asked over 1, 600 Russians what they wanted to ask Putin. A lot o

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Dec 17 2025RELIGION

When Politics Walk into the Pews

Churches have always been about bringing people together. But lately, something has changed. Politics have started to sneak into sermons and services. This shift is causing problems. It's making people feel uncomfortable. Some even leave their churches because of it. The idea that one political vie

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Dec 15 2025RELIGION

Faith, Art, and Immigration: Churches Make Bold Statements

Churches are using Nativity scenes to make strong statements about immigration. In Charlotte, a church's Nativity scene includes ICE agents approaching the Holy Family. This was done to highlight the recent immigration enforcement actions in the city. The scene was vandalized by an unidentified man

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Aug 31 2025POLITICS

Putin's Big China Visit: What's on the Agenda?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China for a busy four-day trip. This is a big deal because Putin rarely stays abroad this long. He's got a packed schedule, including talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a military parade. First up, Putin will join the Shanghai Cooperation Orga

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Feb 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

When Scares Meet Sanctuaries: A New Wave of Horror Screenings

Churches are usually quiet and peaceful, but a new horror film is shaking things up. The movie, "The Monkey, " is taking a bold step by hosting screenings in churches. This is not your average horror movie night. It's a clever marketing move to reach new audiences. The film's marketing team is play

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Oddities in the Numbers: Did Something Fishy Happen in Russian Elections?

Russian elections in 2011 and 2012 have a peculiar and surprising pattern in their numbers. These elections were not just about who won or lost. It was a surprising case of anomalies that seemed to favor the pro-government party, United Russia. This party is linked to the leader Vladimir Putin.

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