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7 times Russia aided India's space program — in chronological order
The USSR was instrumental in the launch of India's first satellite, and then in sending the first I…
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I took the $32 overnight train from Romania to Moldova. You probably shouldn't.
The Soviet-era "sleeper" train is much cheaper than flying, and it is certainly an experience, but …
Charles R. Davis
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Trump claims Putin invaded Ukraine to rebuild the Soviet Union, which he said was 'full of love'
Trump speculated about the reasons for Russia's invasion of Ukraine and described the repressive So…
Tom Porter
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Fearful Ukrainian expats recall the dark days of the Soviet era as Russia's military buildup reaches its 'most dangerous moment' yet
Ukrainians living in England tell Insider of their concerns as the military threats from Russia gro…
Bethany Dawson
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Mikhail Gorbachev — who survived a coup attempt as leader of the USSR — questioned the 'future fate' of the US after the January 6 Capitol riot
In an interview with a Russian news outlet, Mikhail Gorbachev viewed the Capitol riot as a dark ome…
Lloyd Lee
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Russian troops in Ukraine have suffered as many deaths as the entire 9-year Afghan war that contributed to the USSR's collapse
Approximately 15,000 Russian troops died in the invasion of Ukraine, per UK's Defense secretary.
Taiyler Simone Mitchell
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Before Mikhail Gorbachev's death, a close friend said the former USSR president was 'upset' at the state of Russia and felt his 'life's work' was ruined
Mikhail Gorbachev helped end the Cold War and usher in a new age of warmer relationships between Mo…
Ashley Collman
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Russian oligarchs and companies aren't invited to Davos for the 2022 World Economic Forum annual meeting, marking their first absence since the fall of the USSR
Oligarch Oleg Deripaska is known for his lavish parties at Davos, where models dressed as flight at…
Hannah Towey
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Raymond Weil’s Beatles themed luxury Swiss watch is every gadget freak’s dream
An impressive drum with the official Beatles logo decorates the top of the box while the inside fea…
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Putin resorts to USSR tactics to hide unemployment
"There's a problem of growing underemployment where people are being put in part time or with part-…
Barbara Tasch
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PHOTO: Fidel Castro, wearing 2 Rolexes, lighting a cigar while visiting the USSR for the first time
Two months after the Kennedy administration barred Americans from any transactions with Cuba, Sovie…
Amanda Macias
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Putin isn't reviving the USSR - he's creating a fascist state
Another characteristic typical of Fascist states is the conflict of interest between the business c…
Rob Garver
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PHOTO: Fidel Castro, wearing two Rolexes, lighting a cigar while visiting the USSR for the first time
This photo from Castro's 40-day visit to the USSR features Khrushchev and a bunch of Soviets smilin…
Amanda Macias
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Zelenskyy's new T-shirt riffs on Trump — and annoyed the Kremlin
Zelenskyy ditched his iconic green T-shirt to send a pointed message to Russia on Wednesday, gainin…
Mia Jankowicz
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'Fly Me to the Moon' explores the ultimate space race conspiracy theory. Here's what's fact and fiction in the movie.
"Fly Me to the Moon" leans into the conspiracy theory that the moon landing was faked. But there ar…
Ayomikun Adekaiyero
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Putin asks employees to have sex during work breaks to boost Russia’s declining birth rates. But this isn’t the first time a leader has addressed the fertility crisis weirdly.
Countries worldwide are grappling with falling fertility rates, leading to a resurgence of pronatal…
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Russia is signaling it could take out the West's internet and GPS. There's no good backup plan.
The electronic communications and navigation systems the West depends on are vulnerable to Russian …
Tom Porter
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Key holdouts at a Ukrainian diplomatic summit are proof that Putin's diplomatic playbook is working
Russia has used oil and diplomacy to undercut Ukraine's support, even among US allies.
Tom Porter
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Inside the plot by Russian exiles to overthrow Putin
A growing army of Russian expats want to take back Russia. Can they succeed?
Paul Starobin
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Ukraine needs to stop fighting the war Russia wants
Ukraine is trapped in a conflict that plays to Russia's strengths and must devise a new strategy wi…