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Russia’s poorest regions thrive on death

Russia pays a fortune to its poorest families for their loved ones killed in Ukraine, bringing more money to poorer regions. Serhii talks to Russians daily and knows their riches change nothing.

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Sep 19, 2026
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Trump imposes new sanctions on Russia, Iran via Lindsey Graham Act; Russia holds parliamentary elections in occupied territory; Flights suspended at Luxembourg airport after drones detected nearby.

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