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Vladimir Putin has ruled over Russia for nearly two decades, but there's mounting speculation that he might have Parkinson's or some other neurological disorder. Now the big question is, when Putin is gone, who will succeed him, and what will the future of Russia be if Putin were to pass away? In April 2022, a video released by the Kremlin showed Putin with hunched shoulders, fidgeting and a restless foot which made many experts believe that he had some chronic issue. This is not surprising since it has been decades since his rise to power, and the ex-KGB agent is nearing 70. Regardless of the truthfulness of the matter, there are many men from the president's circle who could succeed him. Many experts believe Sergey Shoigu is among the most extreme of Putin's men. He's Russia's Defe...

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Alexie Navalny: The Hope Against Putin’s Autocracy

Agamapar ChadhaJuly 18, 20220

After the collapse of The United Soviet Socialist Republic (U.S.S.R.), better known as the soviet union, on 26th December 1991, after attempts and making a more democratic nation by Boris, which eventually waned, Vladimir Putin announced on 31st December 1999 that he is now the head of the state. F.S.B. Masha Gessen, an author and journalist, commented on his rule by saying, “So, he was trying to remake Russia in the image of the K.G.B. Like if everything in the world could be as centralised, insular, and secretive as the K.G.B., it would work well.” Hence to concretise his control to totality. First, he took down the independent Russian media companies, gazettes and papers under the power of the Russian state. Hence Putin managed to cover his tracks and his operations’ illegality. Next...

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North Korea Bans Laughing! Check Out The Deets Inside

SinshaDecember 24, 20210

North Korea has banned its citizens from laughing, shopping or drinking alcohol for 11 days started from December 17th. The diktat is part of North Korea's 11 day mourning period to mark the 10thy death anniversary of former leader Kim Jong-il. Kim Jong-il ruled North Korea from 1994 until his death in 2011. Authorities have also ordered the public to not show any signs of happiness while North Korea commemorates his death. There are several others factors too in which North Koreans are banned from. They are, Drinking or being intoxicated, workout, celebrating birthdays, engaging in leisure activities and engaging in shopping (not even grocery shopping). Kim Jong-il The authorities have tasked a special squad of police officers to ensure citizens comply with the somber rules. Re...

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How Belarus-Poland Border Crisis Turned Out To Be A Humanitarian Crisis?

SinshaNovember 26, 20210

A life threatening crisis is happening on the border between Poland and Belarus. Here, the European country Belarus is using thousands of vulnerable refugees as weapons against Poland. Autocratic ruler of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko has invited thousands of refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq and dumped them in the forest near Poland’s border. They have been told that if they need to survive, they would have to cut the razor wires of the border and enter into Poland. Or else they’ll freeze into death in the chilled forest. Images of migrants who travelled to Kuznica-Bruzhi border crossing via Belarus, trying to force their way Into Poland and being deterred have occupied attention all over the world. Refugees gathered in the border of Poland where the security forces are...

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Food Crisis In North Korea Followed By ‘Kimjongunism’

SinshaNovember 8, 20210

The North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un wants to promote the ideology of 'Kimjongunism'. Kim has already removed portraits of his father and grandfather. According to reports, portraits of Kim II-Sung and Kim Jong-il have been taken down from Pyongyang's (the capital of North Korea) official buildings. According to a South Korean spy agency, the term 'Kimjongunism' is being used in governmental circles. Experts see Kim's effort as a tactic to break away from the shadows of his predecessors. Reports claim that Kim Jong-un is being referred to as the 'Great Leader' by North Korea's state media. However, the title was previously only used to describe Kim II-Sung, Kim Jong-un's grandfather. This attempt by Kim Jong-un expose Kim himself wants to establish his own credentials as a heroic leader...