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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

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Tragic End for Russian LGBTQ Travel Agency Owner

December 30, 2024

In a stark turn of events, a Moscow court revealed that Andrei Kotov, the founder of "Men Travel, " a travel agency serving the LGBTQ community, was found dead in pretrial detention. Kotov faced serious allegations, including "organizing extremist activity, " as part of Russia's crackdown on LGBTQ r

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Ukraine's Fight: A Helping Hand from the U. S.

December 30, 2024

In a recent announcement, President Joe Biden revealed a substantial $2. 5 billion support package for Ukraine. This aid comes as the Ukrainian people bravely stand against Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022. The United States has been a leading voice in rallying global support for Ukra

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The Mystery of Flight 587: What Really Happened in the Sky?

December 29, 2024

On Christmas Day, a tragic event unfolded in the skies when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed, killing all 38 people on board. The aircraft, en route to Grozny, Chechnya, made an emergency landing near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Initially, Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency suggested that the plane cr

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Peter the Great's Faithful Outreach to Venice

December 29, 2024

Peter the Great, the Czar of Russia, made a powerful move by sending a petition to the Orthodox Christians of Venice. This isn't just about religion; it's also about politics. Religion and politics were tightly linked back then, so this wasn't just a religious request. Peter wanted to show support f

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North Korean Troops: Casualties on the Ukrainian Front

December 29, 2024

You might think North Koreans are far from Ukraine, but the truth is, they're right in the middle of it. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently said that around 12, 000 North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region. The thing is, these soldiers aren't bein

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Plane Crash Mystery: Was Russia Involved?

December 29, 2024

On Wednesday, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane headed from Baku to Grozny heard a blast and diverted from its route, crashing near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The crash killed 38 people, but 29 survived. Russia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan are working together to investigate the incident. Some reports suggest the

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Why Did This Plane Crash? Looking for Answers

December 28, 2024

Imagine you’re flying on an Azerbaijan Airlines plane on Christmas Day. Suddenly, a loud bang echoes, and the plane starts acting strangely. Passenger Subhonkul Rakhimov described it as “behaving unnaturally. ” Why did this happen? Early investigations suggest “physical and technical external interf

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Russia Puts the Brakes on Crypto Mining

December 28, 2024

Right before the new year, Russia decided to hit pause on crypto mining in certain regions. For the next six years, starting January 1, 2024, ten different regions won't have any crypto mining going on. The main issue? Energy usage. Just like how crypto mining taps into quite a bit of energy in the