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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

Russia's Banker Warns EU: Frozen Assets Could Spark Decades of Legal Battles

Andrei Kostin, a key figure in Russia's banking sector, has issued a stern warning to the European Union. He believes that if the EU proceeds with plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, it could lead to a lengthy legal battle. This comes after EU leaders recently attempted to agree o

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks in Florida: Ukraine and the U. S. Seek a War-Ending Deal

High-level meetings are happening in Florida. Top officials from the U. S. are talking with Ukrainian representatives. They want to end the war in Ukraine. This war started when Russia invaded in 2022. The U. S. team includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Jared Kus

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Underwater Drones Take Aim at Russian Oil Ships

In a bold move, Ukraine has reportedly targeted two Russian oil tankers using underwater drones. These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet, " a group of ships that help Russia bypass international sanctions. The attacks happened on Friday and Saturday, causing serious damage to both vessels.

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

South Africans Tricked into Fighting Russia's War

A group of South African men found themselves in a dangerous situation after being deceived into joining Russia's war against Ukraine. They were promised jobs and training, but instead, they were sent to the front lines. The story began when an unemployed father of three received a call offering hi

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

EU's Money Maze: Ukraine's Financial Future Hangs in the Balance

The EU is in a tough spot. They need to find a way to help Ukraine financially, but Belgium is making it hard. Belgium wants some serious guarantees before they agree to use Russian assets to help Ukraine. This is making the EU leaders think of a backup plan. The EU might have to borrow money to gi

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

A New Face in Space: Chris Williams' Journey to the ISS

Chris Williams, a man with a diverse background, recently embarked on his first space journey. He joined two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Their mission? To reach the International Space Station (ISS) on Thanksgiving Day. The journey began at

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Russia's Setback: Losing Influence in Global Shipping Governance

Russia recently faced a significant setback when it failed to secure a seat on the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) governing council. This is not the first time Russia has encountered such a hurdle. Earlier in September, it also failed to gain enough support for a position

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Russia's WhatsApp Crackdown: A Push for Local Tech

Russia is taking a big step to limit the use of WhatsApp. They are doing this to encourage people to use apps made in Russia instead. The country's media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has started putting restrictions on WhatsApp. They claim the app is being used for illegal activities, like planning terro

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Belgium's Stance on Russian Assets: A Potential Peace Hurdle

Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A South African Lawmaker Steps Down Amid Controversy

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decided to leave her position in parliament. This comes after serious claims that she was involved in convincing 17 men to join Russia's fight in Ukraine. The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, where she was a member, c

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