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Why this South African decided to build a life in Ukraine — and document it
Kyiv-based South African tech entrepreneur and filmmaker Ronnie Apteker discusses Ukraine’s image abroad, persistent stereotypes, war fatigue, and the importance of telling stories that show Ukrainians as people building businesses, raising families, and creating despite the war.
Europe to participate in Abu Dhabi peace talks, French foreign minister says
"The Europeans will be well represented, and France will be in Abu Dhabi to take part in these discussions. I cannot yet tell you who will represent France on this occasion, but it will certainly be there," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said.
Russia to replace Norway in ice hockey championship as more countries vow to boycott games
In the new layout of the 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship, which is due to take place in Canada from Dec. 26, 2026, to Jan. 5, 2027, Russia will place tenth. As the lowest-ranked team, Norway will move down to Division 1A.
Moscow police detain over 200 people, reportedly forcing some to sign military contracts
Detainees told the Russian Telegram channel "Ostorozhno, Novosti" that those over the age of 18 were "persistently" urged to sign a contract with Russia's Defense Ministry. Reports of police beating the detainees, smashing their phones, and prohibiting them from using the toilet later emerged.
Russian attacks kill 7, injure 19 in Ukraine over the past day, striking Zaporizhzhia Oblast over 700 times
Russian forces carried out 725 strikes on 53 settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast alone, injuring one person, Governor Ivan Fedorov said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,606,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 2,290 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
About Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin is Russia's president, a position he has held since 2012 and previously from 2000 to 2008, following his tenure as prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Born on October 7, 1952, Putin served as a KGB officer before entering politics in the 1990s and consolidating authoritarian control over Russia's political system.
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