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Russia does have ‘legitimate grievances,’ says Kremlin analyst

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with acting Head of the Komi Republic Rostislav Goldshtein during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Aug. 19, 2025.

Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Ukraine is Russia, and the invasion of Ukraine simply represents the return to an older, fundamental reality, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. And, here’s what happens to plastic waste that gets sent to Indonesia. Also, precious documents have been returned to the historical learning center of Timbuktu in Mali. Plus, a look at the pop hit by Chappell Roan that’s sending droves of fans to Canada.

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Russia does have ‘legitimate grievances,’ says Kremlin analyst
13:19
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1:11
Brazilian soul singer Liniker releases her most personal album yet
6:58
Air Canada strike continues
0:31
The ‘Midwest Princess’ sets her sights up north in new song
3:36
To deal with the inundation of plastic waste, some countries burn it. In Indonesia, the end product is tofu.
8:24
The story of Fatih Atayli’s empty chair
4:48
Mali returns precious documents to Timbuktu, projecting normalcy amid instability
7:27
Russia does have 'legitimate grievances,' says Kremlin analyst - The World from PRX