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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

U. S. Takes Aim at Russia's Oil Money

The United States is ramping up its economic pressure on Russia. The goal? To cut off the money flowing into Russia's military. This is all part of a new plan to force Russia to stop its aggression in Ukraine. The U. S. is targeting Russia's biggest oil companies. Rosneft and Lukoil are two of the

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

U. S. and Russia: A Stalemate in Sight?

The U. S. intelligence community has a clear message: Russia's President Vladimir Putin is not backing down from the war in Ukraine. This is not new, but the intensity of his commitment has grown, according to recent assessments shared with U. S. lawmakers. Putin's resolve is unwavering, despite Ru

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

A Chat with the Treasury Chief: What's Up with the U. S. and China?

So, there's this big shot from the U. S. Treasury, Scott Bessent, who was chatting on TV recently. He's been busy talking to China about some serious stuff, like tariffs and trade deals. He said they might have worked out a truce, which is good news because the U. S. was threatening to slap a huge 1

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Putin-Trump Summit: Is It Really Off the Table?

Russia's Kremlin has made it clear that discussions about canceling the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U. S. President Donald Trump are premature. However, they also emphasized that proper preparation is essential for such a high-level meeting. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

US and Colombia in a Heated Showdown

The United States has taken a bold step by imposing sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family, and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti. This move is seen as a major escalation in the ongoing tension between Petro, a left-wing leader, and US President Donald Trump, who leans right.

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Oct 25 2025FINANCE

Russian Investors in a Financial Limbo

In the wake of the Ukraine conflict, a significant number of Russian investors find themselves in a tricky situation. Their assets, held in European depositories, have been frozen, leaving them in a state of uncertainty. The European Union is currently considering using these frozen funds, including

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

Europe's United Front Against Russia: A Closer Look

Europe is stepping up its game against Russia. Leaders from various countries gathered in London to talk about how to put more pressure on Russia. They want more countries to join in and punish Russian oil companies. The U. S. has already taken a big step by sanctioning two major Russian oil compani

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

Kyrgyzstan Pushes Back on EU Sanctions, Seeks Talks

Kyrgyzstan is not happy with the EU's latest sanctions. The country feels targeted unfairly and wants to talk things out. The EU's new sanctions list includes some Kyrgyz banks and companies. Kyrgyzstan says it follows all international rules and wants an independent check to prove it. The EU's san

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

Trump's Diplomatic Moves and White House Upgrades

President Donald Trump had a busy day of meetings and announcements. He sat down with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office. Rutte praised Trump's efforts to bring peace to the Middle East and offered NATO's support for Ukraine. This meeting happened just as the U. S. announced new sa

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Oct 24 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Leader Meets Allies for Stronger Stance Against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London to meet with key allies, aiming to boost Ukraine's position in potential future peace talks with Russia. The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is pushing for a group of supportive countries to implement tougher measures against Russia. These m

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