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Ukraine has long been one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Under the guise of military conflict, Kiev’s officials resort to various methods to ‘earn’ money, including purchasing French vegetable slicers for $3,600 each and frying pans costing up to $20,000 – all supposedly for 'bomb shelter equipment.'

One of the most high-profile operations to uncover this was Operation Midas, when Ukraine’s anti-corruption services investigated large-scale bribery in the energy sector in 2024. Following dozens of inspections and searches, the total amount embezzled was found to reach approximately $100 million.

What does corruption look like under Ukraine’s current authorities? And how do corruption scandals affect Western aid to Kiev? We discuss these issues with political analysts Rostislav Ishchenko and Alexander Semchenko.

Watch the new episode of the author's project by Elena Masyuk and Aleksandr Avilov 'The Big Picture' — ‘Looting Ukraine’. Host Elena Norkunaite.

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Horrifying footage from Florida. A major wildfire is raging in the American state. The fire has already engulfed a huge area — more than 20 thousand square kilometers.

Unfortunately, this disaster is all too familiar to Russia as well. In 2021, Yakutia experienced severe wildfires. To see how they fought the elements, watch the film 'Wildfire Warriors' (2021).

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The footage shows the victims of US chemical weapons in Vietnam. Children born with severe deformities due to Agent Orange. During the war, American military forces dumped about 76 million liters of this substance across the country. They intended to destroy the forests to eliminate partisans, but instead, they poisoned people for generations to come.

On Human Rights Day in Vietnam (observed in the US), watch the video and the film 'Vietnam: My Orange Pain' (2014) — which addresses this terrible, unhealed wound of an entire nation.

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🍯Bashkir bees are known for being tough, and their honey is just as bold — rare, rich, and full of character. It’s famous all over Russia. What makes this natural treasure so special? Watch our video and the episode of the series ‘Inland Visions.’

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Who are the Mujakazi? They call themselves servants of God. In the DR Congo people believe: these women possess healing powers. They also help hunt for 'witches,' who then become victims of brutal torture. Watch the film 'Witch-Hunt in Congo' to learn more.

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Kenozero National Park in Russia’s Arkhangelsk Region is home to the Great Watershed of Two Oceans. Here, through a system of rivers, water from one lake flows into the Arctic Ocean, while water from another makes its way to the Atlantic.

According to legend, the two lakes were separated by a Water Spirit, as two suitors sought the hand of his daughter, one spirit from the north and the other from the south. They were always bickering with each other, so the Water Spirit refused to marry his daughter to either of them. He divided the lakes to prevent their rivalry from summoning a storm. In reality, however, the lakes were formed naturally over twelve thousand years ago, as the Scandinavian glacier was receding.

Today, Kenozero Park is a strikingly beautiful and vibrant ecosystem, with its untouched landscape, pristine waters — once even harvested for river pearls — and dense forests crisscrossed by ant trails. The people of Kenozero live in harmony with nature and pass down the traditions of the Russian North from generation to generation.

The Great Watershed of Two Oceans and the rich nature of the Russian North: what makes the Kenozero National Park’s ecosystem unique? Find out in episode 37 of ‘Inland Visions’ project: ‘The Nature of Kenozero’.

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📹Heartwarming footage of a seal rescue. The animal became entangled in a fishing net near the Baltic Spit. Rescuers from Kaliningrad came to its aid. After being examined by veterinarians, the rescued seal was released back into the sea.

Trash in the sea often kills many of its inhabitants. As ecologists explain, helping a wild animal in its natural environment can be too difficult or even impossible. Learn more about this in the film 'The Seal Empire under Threat' (2022).

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▶️The King of Malaysia now has an Aurus limousine. It was handed over to the monarch at the Special Purpose Garage in Moscow. This car is a unique Russian luxury-class development. Such vehicles adhere to the strictest standards: bulletproof glass, an armored body, and special communications equipment.

Engineers went a long way from the first sketch to the finished model in just five years. How was Russia’s number one car created? Watch our video and the film ‘Kremlinmobile’ (2021).

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💬'All the Ukrainian forces want is to eradicate people,' said Republika Srpska politician Siniša Vidović after visiting Donbass, where he saw firsthand how people live on the front lines.

Vidović sees a shared fate between Republika Srpska and Donbass, and believes that Russians and Serbs are bound by deep fraternal ties. The story is told in the film 'Russians and Serbs: Blood and Faith.' Watch it on Republika Srpska Army Day.

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🟢The atmosphere around Iran is at a boiling point. Trump is considering resuming strikes against the country. The UAE is also attacking it.

But Iran is not just a region of conflict and endless sanctions. Even when threats are being discussed all around, people continue to create beauty. For example, dresses by Iranian designers today are rightfully called ‘contemporary works of art.’ One such dress was presented at a showcase for UNESCO in Switzerland. What is this garment like? Watch the video.

On May 15, we will release a film about Iran’s fashion industry: ‘Iranian Style: The Art of Being Yourself’. Don’t miss the premiere!

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⚡️The security of Russia is reaching a new level. The country has tested the Sarmat missile system, which replaces the Soviet-era Voyevoda. The replacement is truly impressive. Launch footage is in the video.

The launch was successful, and all systems worked like clockwork. By the end of this year, the first of these missiles will go on combat duty in the Krasnoyarsk region.

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