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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Norway's Defence Minister: NATO's Biggest Challenge is Russia

Norway's Defence Minister, Tore Sandvik, has spoken out about the current state of NATO. He believes the alliance is facing tough times, especially with the ongoing dispute over Greenland. However, he insists that the main threat to NATO and its members is still Russia. Sandvik's comments come at a

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Russia's Arctic Gambit: A Distraction from Ukraine

Russia seems to be playing a clever game with Greenland. While the world watches the drama unfold between the U. S. and Greenland, Russia is quietly shifting focus away from Ukraine. It's like a magician distracting the audience while the real trick happens elsewhere. Russia's approach has been any

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Moldova's Big Step Away From Russian Influence

Moldova is taking big steps to leave a group called the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which is led by Russia. This group was formed after the Soviet Union fell apart. The country's foreign minister, Mihai Popsoi, said they are working on the legal steps to make this happen. Moldova has

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Jan 20 2026FINANCE

Russia's Money Woes: A Look at the 2025 Budget Deficit

Russia's 2025 budget deficit hit a significant 2. 6% of GDP, the largest gap since 2020. This means the country spent more than it earned, leading to a shortfall of 5. 6 trillion roubles. To put that into perspective, that's about $72. 12 billion. The main reason for this deficit? Oil and gas reven

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Greenland's Strategic Value: A U. S. Perspective

The United States, under President Donald Trump, has shown a keen interest in Greenland, viewing it as a crucial piece in the geopolitical puzzle. Trump has publicly stated that Denmark has not effectively addressed what he sees as a Russian threat near Greenland. He took to his social media platfor

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Power Struggles Amid Russian Attacks

Ukraine is dealing with a tough situation as Russia keeps targeting its energy systems. This isn't just any attack; it's a strategic move to disrupt Ukraine's power grid, especially during the cold winter months. Late on Monday night, Russia sent a wave of drones towards Ukraine's energy infrastruc

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Greenland: A New Front in Global Politics

Russia is enjoying the tension caused by Donald Trump's interest in Greenland. This interest has created a rift between the United States and Europe. However, Russia is cautious because this situation could affect its own plans in the Arctic. Russian officials have made comments that seem to suppor

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine and US Keep Talking: What's Next?

Ukraine's main peace negotiator, Rustem Umerov, shared that discussions with the US about ending the war with Russia will keep going. These talks will happen at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Before this, Umerov and his team met with US officials in Florida. They talked about securi

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Under Fire: Drone Strikes and Diplomatic Moves

Ukraine is dealing with a tough situation. Russia launched a big drone attack overnight. Two people died, and many others got hurt. The attack hit several regions, including Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa. The military reported over 200 drones were used, with strikes hi

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

The Man Behind the Curtain: Understanding Putin's Ukraine War

Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine are not just about politics. They are deeply personal. He is driven by a powerful desire to bring back the past. Specifically, he wants Russia to be like the old Soviet Union. This is not just a whim. It is a strong belief that has shaped his decisions. Putin see

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