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Advocates fear special US visas for Afghans could run out despite dangers

Senators push to authorise additional visas for Afghans who worked with the US military and now face Taliban reprisals.

Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024

Russia's presidential election: Three Putin challengers but little suspense

President Vladimir Putin faces just three rivals in Russia's March 15-17 presidential election after anti-war candidates were barred from running. But Leonid Slutsky, Nikolai Kharitonov and Vladislav Davankov do not pose much of a challenge for the Russian leader, who is all but guaranteed to secure another six-year term.

France 24 · Mar 15, 2024

Vladimir Putin’s victory all but certain as Russians head to the polls

Longtime Russian leader faces no meaningful opposition after death in Arctic penal colony of Alexei Navalny

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024

Macron and Scholz put on unity show to harden Europe's response to Putin war

Emmanuel Macron put on a show of unity with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as they were seeking to bolster Europe’s response to the threat from Vladimir Putin.

Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2024

German, French and Polish leaders make joint show of unity over Ukraine

Military powers agree to step up purchase of ammunition for Kyiv in effort to dampen mutual tensions over Russia stance

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024

What to know about Russia's election, sure to hand Putin another term

Putin forever? Russia's president goes into this week's election with no serious contenders, cementing his already quarter-century hold on the Kremlin through at least 2030.

WEKU · Mar 15, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: at least 16 killed and 70 wounded in Odesa strike – as it happened

Day of mourning declared following devastating attack on Ukrainian port city; Bridget A Brink says ‘cruel attack’ shows Russia ‘will not stop’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024

As Putin eyes sure reelection, Russia’s economy defies sanctions, critics

Russian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations.

Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024

Polls Open In Russian Vote To Extend Putin's Reign

In power as president or prime minister since the final day of 1999, the former KGB agent is casting the election as a show of Russians' loyalty and support for his military assault on Ukraine, now in its third year.

International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024

France, Germany, Poland meet in Berlin for tripartite talks on Ukraine

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are set to hold urgent talks on Ukraine in Berlin, as they seek to garner additional support for Kyiv.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 15, 2024