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Odesa Under Fire: A City in the Crosshairs

December 20, 2025

In the dead of night, Odesa faced another brutal attack. Russia's relentless strikes on this Black Sea port city have left a grim toll. Eight lives were lost, and 27 more were hurt. The latest assault targeted a port facility in Pivdenne. A bus full of people was caught in the crossfire, adding to t

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Who Really Started the Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine?

December 20, 2025

Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, recently made some bold statements about the Russia-Ukraine war. He questioned who actually started the conflict and criticized Western leaders for backing Ukraine. Orbán argued that Ukraine is not as small as some might think and that it's not entirely clear

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Ukraine's Fight: Missiles, Talks, and Money

December 20, 2025

In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukraine faces both destruction and diplomatic efforts. A Russian missile strike hit the port of Odesa, killing eight and injuring 27. This attack happened just as a Russian representative was preparing to meet with U. S. officials in Florida to discuss a potential p

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Ukraine's Bold Moves Against Russia's Oil Trade

December 20, 2025

Ukraine has been making daring strikes on Russia's oil tankers. They've used drones to hit four ships in just a few weeks. These attacks show Ukraine is getting more confident and willing to take big risks. Two of these attacks happened far from Ukraine, in the Mediterranean Sea. The other two were

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New Peace Talk Plan: US Steps In Between Ukraine and Russia

December 20, 2025

The US has come up with a fresh idea for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. This new plan might include the US and possibly Europe sitting at the table. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared this update on a Saturday. Kyiv is still deciding if they like this new format. They want to s

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Russia's Economy: Can Sanctions Really Change Putin's Mind?

December 20, 2025

Russia's economy is facing tough times. Inflation is high, the budget deficit is growing, and oil and gas revenues are dropping. But don't expect Putin to stop the war in Ukraine anytime soon. Experts say Russia can keep fighting for years, even with Western sanctions. The Kremlin is managing the e

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Belarus's Growing Economic Ties with Russia: What's Really Happening?

December 20, 2025

Belarus is becoming more tied to Russia's economy. This is happening in many important areas. These include energy, trade, money, investments, and even defense. Trade is a big part of this. Most of Belarus's exports go to Russia. Some also go to other countries. But they use Russian roads, ports, a

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Ukraine's Financial Lifeline: EU Steps Up with a Massive Loan

December 20, 2025

Ukraine is getting a big financial boost from the European Union (EU). The EU has decided to lend Ukraine 90 billion euros over the next two years. This money is crucial for Ukraine, which has been struggling financially since the Russian invasion in 2022. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is h

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U. S. and Taiwan Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Rising Tensions

December 20, 2025

The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma

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Putin's Press Conference: A Mix of Big Talk and Small Talk

December 20, 2025

Putin's yearly press conference is a strange mix of big global talks and small local questions. This year, it happened right after Europe gave Ukraine a huge $105 billion loan. This money helps Ukraine keep fighting, but it also made Putin mad. He talked about Russia's wins in the war, but he also s