Vladimir Putin’s Mysterious Fortune: Experts Believe He's the One of World's Richest Men, but Nobody Knows Exactly How Much Money He Has
MagnetVarious sources say Putin likely created a web of shell companies to hide his true fortune.
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Reality Check for Russia: Roscosmos to Exit ISS by 2030
Space“Our cosmonauts have to spend more time repairing equipment and less and less time conducting experiments.”
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I’ve Spent Several Hours in the Bizarre and Exciting World of Retro Soviet Video Games. I’m Still Recovering
Video GamesThis list naturally includes Tetris but also a selection of abstract puzzles and underground propaganda.
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Putin Proposes a Missile Duel in Ukraine. If the U.S. Agrees, Russia Would Have a Clear Advantage: Oreshnik
MagnetDuring a recent televised appearance, the Russian leader discussed the country’s involvement in various conflicts and provided an overview of its situation in 2024.
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Russia Has a New, Digital Iron Curtain: Officials Successfully Cut Off Multiple Regions From the Global Internet
ServicesAffected users were unable to access services like WhatsApp and YouTube.
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China’s Mineral Export Ban to the U.S. Comes With Fine Print and Impacts a Critical Aspect of Ukraine’s Defense: Drones
MagnetChina’s actions reshape the geopolitical landscape, creating clear winners and losers.
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The Navy Faces an Unprecedented Threat as China, Russia, and North Korea Ramp Up Their Submarine Warfare Game
MagnetConcepts like “radioactive tsunamis” are emerging as serious threats. Currently, there are no specific countermeasures available to protect against these weapons.
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NASA Eliminates Nauseating Odor by ‘Airing Out’ the ISS, Says Smell Was Likely ‘Outgassing’ From Russian Cargo
SpaceMore importantly, the space agency claims that there’s no risk of contamination.
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Russia Has Sent Two ‘Gifts’ to North Korea: 70 Animals for Its Zoo and a Secret, Illegal Donation
MagnetAlthough the alliance between both countries is public knowledge, the extent of their cooperation wasn’t disclosed until recently.
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Norway Had Long Suspected Its ‘Spy Whale’ Was of Russian Origin. Now That the Mystery Has Been Solved, It’s Time for Hollywood to Step In
MagnetFollowing the death of the cetacean in September, an investigation appears to be bringing this story to a close.
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Russia Approves an Unusual Measure to Increase the Nation’s Birth Rate: Banning People From Talking About Not Having Children
MagnetIt may sound like science fiction, but it’s an emerging dystopian reality in the country.
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While Russia ‘Tests’ Ballistic Missiles, Ukraine Sets Its Sights on New Targets: North Korean Troops
MagnetThe war in Eastern Europe continues, and both sides appear to be maneuvering behind the scenes.
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Years Ago, Apple Went Through a Nightmare When an iPhone 4 Was Left at a Bar. Now, History Seems to Be Repeating With the Alleged MacBook Pro M4
ComputersThe secrets of the new MacBook Pro M4 appear to have been revealed.
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Two Fighter Jets in Alaska Have Brought Back an Old and Dangerous Practice From the Cold War: Headbutting
Magnet“[It] was unsafe, unprofessional, and endangered all,” U.S. authorities say.
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Russia Has Just Renewed Its Nuclear Doctrine. Its Response to Threats Changes Geopolitics on the Planet
MagnetRussian President Vladimir Putin has changed the rules of the game.
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Russia Has Been Camouflaging Some of Its Fighters and Bombers With Tires for Months. A U.S. Military Officer Believes She Knows Why
OthersThe tires don’t offer protection against munitions but are used to confuse detection systems.
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An Ode to The World’s Unluckiest Astronaut: He Trained for 14 Years to Go Into Space, Only to Be Replaced by an Actress
SpaceRussia has requested the cosmonaut's resignation letter.
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After Invading Ukraine, Russia Threatened to Move to Its Own Space Station. It Just Approved Its Launch
SpaceRoscosmos, the Russian space agency, plans to launch the first module by the end of 2027.
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Astronauts on the ISS Had to Take Shelter After a Huge Russian Satellite Broke Into 100 Pieces for Unknown Reasons
SpaceThe three crews sought refuge in their return spacecraft, including Boeing’s Starliner.
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