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Ukraine's Peacekeeping Dilemma: A Tangled Web of International Politics

March 1, 2025

In the midst of a complex geopolitical landscape, Ukraine finds itself at the center of a dispute between major world powers. The latest twist involves a disagreement over the presence of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. This all started when a high-ranking official from the United States ma

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy Visits Trump: What's at Stake?

February 28, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington. This meeting is a big deal because it's the first time the two leaders have talked face-to-face since September. The US and Russia have already started talks about ending the war in Ukraine, but Ukra

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North Korea's Troops: A New Wave to Russia

February 27, 2025

North Korea is sending more troops to Russia. This is happening even after many of its soldiers were hurt or killed in the war between Russia and Ukraine. South Korea's spy agency shared this news on a Thursday. The exact number of new troops is still unknown. But, a South Korean newspaper

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Putin's Man in the Middle: The Investment Banker in Ukraine Talks

February 26, 2025

Imagine a man who can walk into a room and make everyone listen. This man is Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian investment banker with a strong American background. He's not just any banker; he's a key player in the talks between Russia and the U. S. about ending the war in Ukraine. Dmitriev, who's 49 years

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Rubio's Tough Question: Putin's Actions Under the Spotlight

February 26, 2025

Marco Rubio, a senator from Florida, once had a straightforward question for the future secretary of state, Rex Tillerson. This was at a Senate hearing right after the election of President Trump. The question was, "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal? " This was a tough question to answer. Trump was k

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NATO's Big Moves: Europe's Defense in the Spotlight

February 26, 2025

NATO's largest combat exercises of 2025 are underway, with a focus on rapid deployment along the eastern border. This comes at a time when Europe is feeling the heat of uncertainty due to shifts in U. S. policy under President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been pushing European al

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Europe's Big Decision: Act or Watch?

February 26, 2025

Europe is at a crucial moment. It can either step in and help Ukraine or stay quiet and watch from the sidelines. The truth is, for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia to happen, there needs to be strong military support. The U. S. didn't keep its promise to end the war quickly. This leaves Euro

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Crypto Crackdown: EU's Latest Move Against Russia

February 26, 2025

The European Union just rolled out its 16th round of sanctions against Russia. This time, they're really clamping down on crypto. It's been three years since the Ukraine war started, and the EU is getting serious about shutting down financial loopholes. The latest package targets 83 new names, incl

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Europe's Defense Dilemma: Can They Go It Alone?

February 25, 2025

Europe's defense capabilities are under the microscope. Experts believe that Europe can build up most of the critical defense enablers needed to deter or defeat Russia without U. S. support within five years. However, this depends on the political will to invest. Currently, European countries rely h

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Macron Meets Trump: Europe's Plan for Ukraine

February 25, 2025

Emmanuel Macron, the French President, recently met with Donald Trump at the White House. Macron described this meeting as a significant step forward in convincing Trump to support Europe's plan to deploy troops in Ukraine. Macron believes that this support from the US is crucial for the success of