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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

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Russia's Rate Cut: A Step Towards Economic Balance

December 20, 2025

In a move to stabilize the economy, Russia's central bank lowered its key interest rate to 16%. This decision came as inflation is easing, but the economy is still struggling to grow, partly due to the ongoing military actions in Ukraine. The central bank's announcement coincided with President Vla

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A Week of Shocking Events and Big Announcements

December 20, 2025

A man suspected of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit. He was a former student at Brown and had no criminal record in the US. The six-day manhunt ended with praise for the law enforcement teams involved. In Australia, a tragic shooting at

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The Big Fight Over Trump's H-1B Visa Fee

December 20, 2025

A recent court hearing has put the spotlight on a new $100, 000 fee for H-1B visas. This fee, introduced by former President Donald Trump, has sparked a legal battle. The U. S. Chamber of Commerce and a group of universities are challenging it. They argue that the fee is not within the president's p

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Czech Ammo Plan for Ukraine: What's Next?

December 20, 2025

The Czech Republic's plan to supply Ukraine with artillery shells is in a bit of a limbo. The new government, led by Prime Minister Andrej Babis, has been talking about cutting back on military aid. This has raised questions about the future of the Czech-led ammunition scheme. Before becoming prime