Britain will supply Ukraine with depleted uranium shells. This statement was made by UK’s Minister of State for Defence Annabel Goldie.

Moscow's reaction was immediate. ‘It seems that the West has really decided to fight Russia to the last Ukrainian no longer in words, but in deeds. I would like to point out in this regard that if it happens, Russia will be forced to react accordingly,’ President Vladimir Putin said.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented, ‘Ukraine for Great Britain is nothing more than a testing ground for confrontation with our country.’

Depleted uranium shells were used by the United States in the bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999 and Iraq in 2003. They are effective for destroying tanks and armored vehicles. What are the dangers of such weapons? Learn in our video and the film US Invaders: Iraq 20 years on.

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🇺🇸The video in our post shows an American allegedly trying to stop his wife from leaving him by using brute strength. The man lifts the car with his wife inside and breaks the rear-view mirror.

The woman shared in social media that her husband repeatedly abused her and now he refuses to accept the fact that she is going to divorce him. Do you think his behavior is too much or is he just a very passionate strong man?

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🪖Alexey came to the military enlistment office as he didn’t receive a mobilization summons. He is a former Marine, who served in a reconnaissance unit: ‘I took the oath. An oath isn’t for a year, or two, or the time you serve. It lasts longer, a lifetime. Great words about defending the Motherland. How do you forget?’

Alexey got into the ‘Tiger’ volunteer battalion. He took the call sign ‘Spartak’ for his love of the soccer club. His story is in our video.

Many of the man's fellow soldiers have combat experience. Most served in the Russian or even Soviet army. Find more about the servicemen in our documentary Volunteers for Victory.

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📱Chinese father forces son to play phone games non-stop as punishment.

After the father caught his son playing games on his phone late at night he decided to teach him a lesson. He made the teen play mobile games without a break or sleep. After 17 hours the boy begged for mercy and promised to correct his behaviour.

Digital addiction is a widespread problem among teens in China, where there are even special camps where gamers are deprived of gadgets and taught military discipline. The highly addicted ones are even sent to a seclusion room. Is this method effective? Find out in China’s Digital Detox.

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🇺🇬Uganda passes bill imposing death penalty for homosexuality.

The bill, which makes it illegal to identify as LGBTQ in Uganda, is now waiting for the president’s signature. The country is one of over 30 African states that have already outlawed same-sex relations. Now, gay sex will be punishable with life in prison and ‘aggravated’ homosexuality - by death. That makes the Ugandan law one of the harshest in the world. Find more on the topic in our video.

The legislation quickly attracted heavy criticism abroad. The US even promised that ‘there might be repercussions in an economic way should this law actually get passed’. However, the majority of net users seem to support it. Some also note the US should solve their domestic problems instead of prying into another country’s affairs. Do you agree with them?

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Take a look at our friend’s post about the Russians who travelled around Baikal for just 7 days!

The lake and its vicinity astound with beauty, as well as harsh climate, strong winds and unrelenting cold. But there are people who live near Baikal and don’t want to leave. For example, Lyubov Morekhodova. In her 80s, she chops wood, keeps cows and carries buckets of water! Find more about her in Baikal Babushka. Songs of Life.

🚴‍♀️Trans woman wins female NYC cycling race, feels like a ‘superhero'.

It's at least the 20th win for Tiffany Thomas, 46, though she took up this sport only a few years ago. In a short period, the biological male was able to overtake female athletes and now dominates the competition.

Many women criticise the participation of male competitors on par with them, saying this makes the sport unfair. Do you think the participation of trans athletes is justified or is it just a tribute to LGBTQ+ propaganda?

Listen to the positions of supporters and opponents of transgender in sports in our documentary Trans-Sport.

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‘I can’t live another day like this and I almost killed myself’, says Olivia from the US as she recalls her son’s words. Her child suffered from an anxiety disorder and was prescribed serious pills, among them amphetamine. Olivia was shocked by the effect they produced and refused to keep giving them to the boy. Some time later, he was taken to the hospital by social services.

Depression, anxiety disorders and other mental illnesses are often treated with psychotropic drugs in the US. Both youth and adults are given an assortment of different medicine. Very often it doesn’t treat the problem, but only deepens and worsens the situation.

On the Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day in America, see the stories of victims of pills in our clip and the documentary Overpill.

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The huge, deep craters in Siberia, Russia, appeared about a decade ago and are still a mystery for some people. A ten-story building could easily fit inside of the holes, which travel for dozens of meters into the ground.

Residents and scientists are still arguing about their origin. Learn about the diverse theories regarding the mystical craters in our video and the documentary The Permafrost Mystery (2015).

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Anna Zheleznaya’s name is familiar to almost every resident of the DPR. She has helped give birth to some 5,000 babies at the Donetsk Center for the Protection of Motherhood and Childhood.

Anna has been working for 25 years, nine of which have been under the Ukrainian army’s shelling. ‘We learned fast what a cellar is for, what childbirth in one is like,’ she says.

For her heroism, Anna Zheleznaya received the ‘Honored Healthcare Worker of the Russian Federation’ award. Her story is featured in an episode of Alexandra Frank’s documentary series Faces of Donbass.

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🧩Here's a new photo puzzle for you! Try to guess what super-fast Russian plane it is? This strategic missile carrier is the world’s fastest production turboprop aircraft and is considered a became a symbol of Cold War. Share your thoughts in the comments below! We'll publish the answer at 9 pm Moscow time. Don't miss it!

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👧An American girl who used to have a 'Batman' birthmark is coming back to Russia.

Luna Tavares-Fenner’s was born with a dangerous nevus on her face. The mark could cause cancer, that's why Luna's parents tried their best to eliminate it as soon as possible. Only Russian oncologist agreed to carry out the complicated surgery. But the nevus couldn't be eliminated at once. So, the girl had to travel to Russia several times.

It became much harder with anti-Russian sanctions which made medical tourism impossible. But the family found the way. Discover the details of a miraculous story in our video.

The main characters of several of our documentaries know what it's like to be different from others. Each of them has their own story of overcoming. Check out our selection of films about rare diseases and learn more.

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