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Putin claims Russia will use frozen assets to restore territories 'damaged' in its war
Russia agrees to use its financial assets frozen in the West to restore territories "damaged during military actions," Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Jan. 21.
Teaching journalism the Russian way: How RT Academy spreads propaganda in Global South
Russia is scaling up its educational programs for journalists in Southeast Asia, Africa, China, and India, pushing a pro-Kremlin agenda and propaganda under the guise of an "alternative narrative" and a "fight against fakes." In December 2025, Russian state-run media outlet RT (formerly Russia Today) held a three-day journalism training event, RT Academy, in Jakarta, Indonesia, for more than 250 journalists, media students, and content creators from Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Cambodia, T
Trump announces Greenland deal 'framework,' backs off tariff threats against European allies
"This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil terminal in southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai, killing 2
An oil terminal near the village of Volna in Russia's Krasnodar Krai was struck, sparking a blaze and killing two people, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev reported late on Jan. 21.
11 reported injured, 1 killed in southern Russia as separate drone strike hits oil refinery
Eleven people were injured, and one was killed in an overnight attack in Russia's Republic of Adygea, while a separate drone strike sparked a fire at an oil refinery in neighboring Krasnodar Krai, local authorities and media reported Jan. 21.
Ukraine, not Greenland, should be NATO's main priority, Rutte says
"Focus on Ukraine should be our number one priority, and then we can discuss on all the issues, including Greenland," Rutte said. "But it should be Ukraine first, because it is crucial for our European and U.S. security."
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