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How Will Trump's Presidency Shape Ukraine's Future in 2025?

January 6, 2025

As 2025 kicks off, Ukraine finds itself in a tough spot, with Russia holding the upper hand and former President Donald Trump returning to the White House. The war, now over 1, 000 days old, has seen Ukrainian manpower dwindle while Russia ramps up attacks on cities. Nearly a fifth of Ukraine's terr

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Ukraine's New Kursk Battle: A Fresh Fightback

January 6, 2025

On Sunday, Ukrainian forces made a surprising move, kicking off a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region. The day saw over 179 fierce skirmishes, with Ukraine claiming significant losses for Russian and North Korean troops. Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles pushed forward, heading toward a few vi

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Ukraine's Surprise Push in Russia's Kursk Region

January 5, 2025

Ukraine is making a bold move, pushing its forces into Russia's Kursk region. This comes as a surprise, given that Ukraine's troops are facing tough times elsewhere along the frontline. The Russian defense ministry has confirmed this, saying they've repelled two Ukrainian attacks. Pro-war bloggers a

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Russia's Pivot to Asia: How China Plays a Big Role

January 5, 2025

You might be surprised to find out how a war in Europe has rippled effects across the globe, particularly in the world of natural gas. Russia, seeking new markets for its gas exports after its invasion of Ukraine, is trying to pivot towards Asia, especially China. But how successful will Russia be?

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Cold Pressure: Moldova's Energy Struggle After Gas Cutoff

January 4, 2025

When Russia stopped sending natural gas through Ukraine on January 1, it sent shockwaves across Europe. But for Moldova, a small country nestled between Ukraine and Romania, the impact was felt differently. Russia, aiming to weaken Moldova's pro-Western government, is using the gas cutoff as a tool.

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Will 2025 Change the Game for Ukraine and Russia?

January 4, 2025

2024 was tough for Ukraine. A surprise attack in Russia's Kursk region caught the Kremlin off guard, but the war isn't going well for Ukraine. Russian forces are pushing hard in Donetsk, threatening major cities like Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk didn't go as planned. Many Ukrainians ar

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Europe's Gas Switch: A New Reality

January 3, 2025

The end of Ukraine's five-year gas transit deal with Russia marked a significant shift in Europe's energy landscape. The deal's expiration sparked concerns about skyrocketing prices and market chaos. However, Europe's adaptable infrastructure handled the change smoothly. Countries like Austria and t

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Rewriting the RAVLT for Russians and a New Digital Testing World

January 1, 2025

Have you ever been curious about how well you remember things that happen to you, especially words? The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) is a classic way to check this out, and now it's been adapted for Russian speakers. Scientists took the original test and created three new versions in Ru

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Ukraine Stops Russian Gas to Europe

January 1, 2025

Ukraine has put an end to Russian gas exports to European customers. The decision, revealed by Ukraine's energy minister Herman Halushchenko, was made with national security in mind. Halushchenko noted that this move aligns with Europe's plan to phase out Russian gas, causing financial losses for Ru

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US Hits Russia and Iran Groups with Sanctions for Election Meddling

December 31, 2024

On Tuesday, the US government took action against groups from Russia and Iran, accusing them of trying to interfere in the upcoming US election. The Treasury Department announced sanctions on an Iranian company linked to the Revolutionary Guards Corps and a Russian organization tied to the military