Russia to Replace Wagner Group with Chechen “TikTok” Battalion in Ukraine? Vantage with Palki Sharma
Russia to Replace Wagner Group with Chechen "TikTok" Battalion in Ukraine? Vantage with Palki Sharma
Russia says that the Wagner Mercenary Group will not operate in Ukraine any longer. Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is in Russia and his fighters seem to be following him there. Who will take Wagner's place on the frontlines? Will Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov's Akhmat Brigade fill Wagner's role? Will the Chechen battalion nicknamed the "Tik Tok" Brigade actually be effective?
The latest multi-billion dollar drone deal between India and the United States has led to a lot of controversy. The opposition has raised questions on the deal, alleging that the government is procuring 31 MQ-9B drones for a higher price. Other reports suggest that India may clinch the drone deal at 27% less cost than other countries. But why are defence deals so controversial?
After the recent turmoil, Russian President Putin is turning his gaze towards India, hailing it as "a big friend" and voicing admiration for the Indian government’s successful "Make-In-India" campaign. This shift coincides with Putin's increase in public appearances following an attempted coup in Russia, led by the Wagner Group.
Diet coke became a fizzy elixir that promised to help its patrons shed weight. But now W.H.O. is to say that diet coke may be causing cancer. It's cancer research arm reviewed aspartame, the low-calorie artificial sweetener. Which has been widely used since the 1980s. Aspartame is in our fizzy drinks, chewing gums, cereals and even cough drops. So why is W.H.O. suddenly asking for a global shift? And how does this affect you.
Fashion is done being wearable, so now it's just being weird. The microscopic bag is less than 0.03 inches wide, smaller than a grain of salt. And yet, it has been sold for $63,750. What is fashion thinking? And what is the point of such fashion?
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