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Around 70,000 citizens evacuates Kherson region in recent days

Around 70,000 citizens evacuates Kherson region in recent days

More than 70,000 people have fled the right side of the Dnieper river in southern Kherson region. There is a possibility that Ukrainians will “blow up” the dam of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. More than 70,000 people have fled the right side of the Dnieper river in the southern Kherson region in the past … Read more

Putin gives $16,000 and honorary title Russian women with 10 kids

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The title of “Mother Heroine” will be awarded to mothers who “birth and raise” 10 Russian citizens. The title comes with a 1 million Russian Rubles ($16,645). A five-pointed golden star medal will also be awarded for each child’s success.   The Russian government announced this week that it is reintroducing an honorary title and … Read more

Putin hikes social payments and seeks to reassure on inflation

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Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to reassure the public In the face of rising inflation, on Wednesday by announcing increases in pensions and social benefits. “From June 1, I plan to increase the pension by 10 percent for non-working retired people,” Putin said at a televised meeting with officials including regional governors. Pensions will increase at … Read more

Russia shoots down 2 Ukrainian drones near border

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Moscow: A regional governor reported that the Russian military shot down two Ukrainian drones near the border overnight. According to Kursk area governor Roman Starovoyt on Telegram, “Today at 4:15 am, Russian air defence crews shot down two Ukrainian drones” in the Rylsky district on the Ukrainian border. “There are no casualties, injuries or damage. … Read more

Hollywood pulls out of Russia

Mila Grekova, a Russian who had spent years interpreting Hollywood films, was unexpectedly laid off following Moscow’s military action in Ukraine. Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Paramount have all ceased distributing new films in Russia, leaving Russian theatres without the newest blockbusters. Grekova, on the other hand, has not turned against President … Read more

Russia issues a list of ‘unfriendly countries’

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Canada is one of several nations and territories on Russia’s list of “unfriendly countries” for whom sanctions are being imposed as a result of the country’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict. According to the Russian government, the list, which was posted on its official website and distributed through state media, comprises nations that have imposed … Read more

Besieged Ukraine port city Mariupol begins new evacuation bid

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KYIV – Ukraine’s besieged port city of Mariupol began a new attempt at evacuating civilians on Sunday, as fierce battles raged around the country and the Ukrainian president warned that Russian forces were preparing to bombard Odessa on the Black Sea coast. Ten days after Russia invaded Ukraine, more than 1.5 million people have fled … Read more

Russian Government resigns after Putin presented changes

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Russia’s government has resigned after President Vladimir Putin had proposed constitutional changes that could extend his stay in power. Power will be transferred to the parliament from the presidency if the public approves the proposal. Note that Vladimir Putin would complete his tenure in 2024. However, this new step can let him hold power behind … Read more