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Pro-Russian forces are gaining momentum in Lithuania and attempting to influence the country’s defense policy. Political analyst Vytautas Bruveris told this to RBC-Ukraine.  Meanwhile, the US defense officials believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to seize all of Ukraine and ultimately restore control over parts of Europe that once belongedContinue Reading

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The smell of cannabis smoke wafts through the streets of New York City — especially on a day like Monday. It’s 4/20, the unofficial holiday celebrating marijuana, when cities and towns across the United States host parties where people smoke and buy weed at places like cannabis dispensaries and parks. Continue Reading

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The global energy crisis has implications for both sides., The global energy crisis has implications for both sides. Ukraine has attacked oil facilities in Russia, which is benefitting from higher fuel prices and sanctions relief due to the Iran war. This comes after Moscow launched intense aerial attacks on itsContinue Reading

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In late March, I sat in the gallery of the Supreme Court for the first time in my life. Throughout my 30 years of grassroots anti-poverty work, I’ve joined countless protests and vigils outside the court. In 2018, I was even arrested and held in detention for praying on itsContinue Reading