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Trump Offers to Step In and Mediate Peace Deal between Russia, Ukraine and America

President Donald Trump has offered to represent the United States in mediating a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine in an effort to prevent global tensions from further escalating. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s army is on the ropes and had to resort to the desperate measure of a large mobilization…

Putin Grants Edward Snowden Full Russian Citizenship

Vladimir Putin has granted full Russian citizenship to American whistleblower Edward Snowden, according to reports. 39-year-old Snowden fled the United States after exposing sensitive information from the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Snowden went public about extensive surveillance operations being conducted by NSA. Wanted on espionage charges by the U.S.…

Russia Warns Public Nuclear War Is Likely: ‘Everyone Dies’

Russia's state-controlled TV has warned the public that nuclear war, where "everyone dies," is now likely. During recent broadcasts, state media outlets are saying nuclear war appears to be "a given." The Russian people are warned that "everyone will be destroyed" if the West "pushes us into a corner." One…

Russia Edges Closer to Using Bitcoin for International Trade

The Russian government has drafted new legislation that edges the embattled nation one step closer to accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international trade. According to a report from Russian news outlet Tass, Russia's Ministry of Finance and its central bank have agreed on a draft bill allowing crypto payments…

Exxon Takes Legal Action over Putin Blocking Exit from Russia

ExxonMobil is taking legal action against Russia after President Vladimir Putin blocked the Texas-based fossil fuel company from leaving the country. Exxon has taken preliminary steps to sue the Russian government after Putin intervened to block the corporation’s exit from his country. The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that…

Russian Judge Throws Book at Brittney Griner, Sentences WNBA Star to Nine Years in Prison

American WNBA star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison on charges of smuggling drugs with criminal intent. The Russian judge threw the book at Griner, who was facing a maximum of ten years after pleading guilty to the charges last month. The severe sentencing…

Biden Offers to Release Russian Arms Dealer in Exchange for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Democrat President Joe Biden has offered to release a Russian arms dealer in exchange for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, according to reports. After months of debate, Biden is asking Russia to release Griner and Whelan in exchange for Viktor Bout, a convicted Russian arms trafficker serving a 25-year US…

Russian Oligarch Linked to Putin’s Energy Giant Gazprom Found Shot Dead

A Russian oligarch with links to Vladimir Putin's energy giant Gazprom has been found shot dead in his St. Petersburg mansion, according to reports. Multi-millionaire businessman Yuri Voronov, 61, is the latest Russian elite linked to Gazprom to die in recent months. Voronov's logistics company held lucrative contracts with Gazprom…

Sweden Officially Applies for NATO Membership

Sweden's government has announced that the Nordic country has formally made an application to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced that Sweden is joining Finland in seeking NATO membership amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The move is a historic shift that comes after…

Russia Loses Battle for Ukraine’s Second-Largest City Kharkiv, Forced to Withdraw Troops

Russia has lost the battle to take control of Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv after weeks of attacks, according to reports. Russian troops were forced to withdraw on Saturday following weeks of bombardment and a failed effort to encircle the city. Ukraine's general staff said the Russians were pulling back from…