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From Slopes to Shadows: The Rise and Fall of Ryan Wedding

Ryan James Wedding’s life reads like a cautionary tale of talent, ambition, and a descent into infamy. Once celebrated as a Canadian Olympian, he is now branded by U.S. authorities as one of the world’s most violent drug traffickers. Here’s a timeline tracing his dramatic transformation: Early Promise (2002) Wedding represented Canada at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics , competing in the men’s parallel giant slalom snowboarding event. Seen as a rising star, his athletic career was short-lived, with little public spotlight after the Games. First Legal Troubles (2000s–2010s) Reports suggest Wedding became entangled in criminal networks during the years following his Olympic appearance. By the early 2010s, he was linked to drug trafficking operations, allegedly building ties with the Sinaloa cartel . Alleged Cartel Leadership (2015–2020) In 2015 , Wedding fled authorities, beginning his life as a fugitive. U.S. investigators accuse him of running a billion-dollar cocaine...

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Ukraine's Minerals Deal: A Strategic Shift Amid Controversy

Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev has criticized the recent minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States, claiming it forces Kyiv to pay for U.S. military aid with its natural resources. The deal, signed in Washington, grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukrainian minerals and establishes a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund to support Ukraine's post-war recovery.

Medvedev, a former Russian president, described the agreement as a move that exploits Ukraine's national wealth, calling it a "payment for military supplies." The deal comes at a time when the U.S. is reportedly frustrated by the lack of progress in peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.

While Ukrainian officials have emphasized that the agreement ensures Ukraine retains ownership of its resources and does not create debt obligations, Medvedev's remarks highlight the geopolitical tensions surrounding the deal. The agreement also signals a shift in U.S. policy under President Trump, who has sought compensation for aid provided to Ukraine during its conflict with Russia.

The minerals deal is seen as a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Ukraine's economy and security, but it has sparked debate over its implications for Ukraine's sovereignty and long-term stability.

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