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In October 1962, the world teetered on the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This 13-day standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union was sparked by the discovery of Soviet missile sites in Cuba. The crisis tested global diplomacy and brought humanity closer to annihilation than ever before.
Newly uncovered details suggest Vladimir Putin began his career as a KGB informant in the 1970s, reporting on fellow university students. The information surfaces decades later, detailing his alleged role in suppressing dissent and his experiences in Dresden during the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The strategic partnership between Russia and Iran is being re-evaluated as questions arise about its mutuality and Russia's capacity to fulfill its commitments. Journalist Joe Luke Barnes discusses the shifting dynamics, Russia's limited global reach, and the enduring legacies of the Soviet Union.
