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Partisan Divide Widens as Republicans Shift Views on Russia, Ukraine, and NATO

A new Pew Research Center survey reveals a growing partisan divide in how Americans view Russia, the war in Ukraine, and the U.S. role in NATO, with Republicans showing significant shifts away from previously held ... more
Trump-Putin call raises questions over Ukraine ceasefire and US-Russia relations

President Donald Trump held a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, describing the conversation as “great” and highlighting efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine. However, Putin rejected an immediate 30-day ... more
Ukraine nears mineral deal with U.S., but security aid uncertain

Ukraine and the U.S. are finalizing an agreement granting American access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, though Kyiv won’t receive the security guarantees it sought. The deal follows strained relations after Trump proposed using Ukraine’s mineral ... more
Russia offers U.S. mineral deal in occupied Ukraine

Russia has proposed allowing the U.S. to access rare earth minerals in Ukrainian territories under Moscow’s control, appealing to Trump’s interest in Ukraine’s resources. The offer was discussed during a recent meeting between U.S. and ... more
Right-wing influencers unknowingly involved in Russian influence operation, U.S. prosecutors say

U.S. prosecutors revealed Wednesday that several prominent right-wing influencers, including Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, and Benny Johnson, were unknowingly part of a covert Russian influence operation. A Tennessee-based media company tied to the influencers was ... more
Ukraine’s foreign minister resigns as Russian strikes kill 7 in Lviv

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigned Wednesday amid a major government reshuffle, as Russian strikes killed at least seven people in Lviv. Kuleba, a key figure since the war's onset, didn’t disclose reasons for stepping ... more
Ukraine claims major gains as cross-border incursion into Russia intensifies

Ukrainian forces pressed forward with their unprecedented incursion into Russia's Kursk region on Wednesday, claiming further territorial gains, capturing over 100 Russian soldiers, and downing a Russian jet bomber. In the second week of the ... more
Eastern Europe’s struggle to recruit young soldiers amid rising tensions with Russia

As war rages near their borders, Eastern European nations face an uphill battle in enlisting young soldiers to bolster their defenses against a resurgent Russia. Eastern European countries, once under Soviet control and now members ... more
Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia, Hopes F-16s Will Shift War Dynamics

Ukrainian forces launched significant attacks in Russia's Kursk region, aiming to balance power with incoming F-16 jets from Western allies. Ukraine escalated its counteroffensive efforts this week, targeting the Kursk region in Russia. These strikes ... more
Shocked Putin Reacts to Major Ukrainian Incursion into Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin was visibly stunned as military chiefs informed him of Ukraine's significant incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. In a tense meeting with top military officials, Vladimir Putin learned that 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers ... more
China and Russia begin joint naval drills amid tensions
China and Russia started joint naval exercises on Sunday in southern China, days after NATO called Beijing a "decisive enabler" of the Ukraine war. Two Russian corvettes, the Gromky and the Rezky, arrived in Zhanjiang ... more
Global wheat production: Will our food exports be impacted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

Ukraine and Russia account for almost a quarter of global wheat production. Will their conflict have an impact on food exports? Stimulus: Three requirements for $850 stimulus check Food insecurity Hunger and food insecurity were ... more
Russia and Ukraine: Will war lower property taxes for some?

As the war between Russia and Ukraine unfolds, its ripple effect continues to spread through other parts of the world, including the U.S. As prices in oil skyrocket due to economic sanctions on Russia, one ... more
McDonald’s takes a stand by closing 850 restaurants

McDonald's announces it will be closing 850 stores. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has lead many companies to take a stand. McDonald's is the next one doing so by closing stores. Taco Bell: You wont ... more
Russia and Ukraine: Financial impact on Americans as war unfolds

Despite the war between Russia and Ukraine happening across the globe, Americans are starting to feel the financial impact on their wallets. The pandemic led to higher rates of inflation, and that will only continue ... more
Cryptocurrency: How the current state of the world impacts crypto prices

Cryptocurrency has really taken off in the last few years among Americans, so it's a good idea to know what's going on around it. There are some countries with geopolitical issues right now, having impacts ... more
Russian President Vladimir Putin says $100 barrels of oil could happen

Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, has announced that oil prices could reach as high as $100 per barrel. The economy is still struggling to recover from the pandemic, and supplies are becoming an issue ... more