Soviet Union
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Aldrich Ames, CIA Traitor Who Sold US Secrets to Soviets, Dies in Prison at 84
Aldrich Ames, the notorious CIA officer who betrayed U.S. intelligence assets to the Soviet Union and Russia for nearly a decade, has died in prison at 84. His espionage, driven by financial motives, led to the loss of lives and…
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Armenia’s Independence Day: 34 Years of Sovereignty, Hope, and Renewal
September 21 marks Armenia’s Independence Day, a milestone that echoes both the triumphs and tribulations of its 34-year journey from Soviet republic to sovereign nation. This year, reflections on past struggles and aspirations for peace shape a renewed national narrative.
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Spitak Earthquake’s Lessons and Resilience 36 Years Later
The 36th anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake serves as a somber reminder of one of the most devastating disasters in modern history. Occurring on December 7, 1988, this earthquake measured between 6.8 and 7.2 on the Richter scale, with its…