RUSSIA

Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Only 14% Back Putin's Foreign Policy, Poll Finds

A recent poll by independent group Chronicles discovered that only 14% of Russians actually support President Vladimir Putin's foreign policies. This result is surprising because most Russians say they support Putin overall. The survey talked to 800 people and had a small margin of error. It showed

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Rumors of North Korean Troops in Ukraine: What's Really Happening?

There's been a lot of chatter about North Korean soldiers joining Russia's war in Ukraine. Recently, some big players like the US, Ukraine, and South Korea have shared their intel that North Korean troops are training in Russia. But Russia and North Korea are quick to say, "Nope, not happening! " Me

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Zelensky's Hopes: Stopping Airstrikes Could Lead to War End

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that if Russia stops attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure, it might signal Moscow's readiness to end the war. In a recent talk with journalists, he highlighted that both sides reducing their strikes on energy facilities could help cool down the co

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea Sends Troops to Russia: What's the Big Deal?

Alright, imagine this: North Korea and Russia, not exactly best buddies, but they're getting cozy. The U. S. confirmed that North Korean troops are in Russia. We're talking thousands of soldiers, like 3, 000 already there, and maybe 10, 000 by December. But why? What are they up to? Maybe they're ju

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Secret Role in Ukraine

U. S. defense chief Lloyd Austin recently revealed that North Korean troops have been spotted in Russia. This adds a new twist to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. South Korea first warned about this last week, saying North Korean commandos were heading to Ukraine to fight alongside Russia. "We're no

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

BRICS Summit: Putin's Bid to Boost Russia's Global Influence

In the Russian city of Kazan, President Vladimir Putin recently wrapped up a major BRICS summit. This meeting brought together 36 countries, including the original members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The summit aimed to strengthen financial ties and create alternatives to Wester

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

The BRICS Summit: A New Global Stage, Hosted by Putin

In Kazan, Russia, President Vladimir Putin recently wrapped up the BRICS Summit, a gathering of some of the world's largest developing economies. This event marked a significant moment for the bloc, which now includes not just the original members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—but a

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Scores $3B Loan from UK, Funded by Frozen Russian Assets

Ukraine is about to get a significant boost with a $3 billion loan from the United Kingdom. The interesting part? This money comes from profits made on frozen Russian assets. Here's how it all unfolds. When Russia invaded Ukraine, G7 countries froze around $280 billion of Russian central bank asset

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Worries Grow as North Korean Troops Rumored in Russia

In a turn that's causing concern worldwide, North Korean soldiers might be headed to Russia, possibly to fight in Ukraine. This wasn't just a worry for Ukraine, but also for its allies like Germany. Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, said this situation could bring international conflicts

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Spy Plane's Historic Flight Along Russia's Border

Imagine a spy plane flying from Greece to Finland, all in one go. That's exactly what a UK Royal Air Force RC-135W did earlier this month. This plane, known as Rivet Joint, can sniff out electronic signals like radar and communications. It started its journey from Greece, then passed through Bulgari

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