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Russia court rejects lawsuit by Nalvany’s mother alleging improper care

Navalny’s widow Yulia said the court rejected the lawsuit because it would have meant disclosing more information.

Al Jazeera

IOC Says 'Aggressive' Russia Criticism A 'New Low'

Moscow's criticism of Olympic restrictions on Russian athletes was beyond unacceptable and had reached a "new low", the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday.

International Business Times

US Imposes Sanctions On Russian Firms For Influence Campaign

US imposes sanctions on Russian firms for malign influence, escalating tensions with Russia. Biden administration aims to counter Russian interference glob...

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Russia Arrests Two In First LGBTQ 'Extremism' Criminal Case

A Russian court on Wednesday ordered a bar administrator and its art director to be placed in custody, accusing them of organising an "extremist organisation" under new legislation criminalising the LGBTQ community.

International Business Times

Russia Rages Against Olympic Chiefs, Accuses Them Of 'Neo-Nazism'

Russia launched a furious tirade at the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, arguing the IOC's restrictions on Russian athletes and its criticism of the Moscow-organised Friendship Games amounted to "neo-Nazism".

International Business Times

Russia says it will evacuate children from Belgorod after Ukraine shelling

The Kremlin says it aims to create a buffer zone to protect civilians against long-range strikes and cross-border raids.

Al Jazeera

Hollow victory: On the Russian election, Putin’s win

With his sweeping victory, Vladimir Putin will likely project further strength and preserve the status quo

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The Guardian view on Russia’s election: in Stalin’s footsteps

Editorial: Vladimir Putin’s landslide victory in a fake contest marks the latest phase in a transition from authoritarianism to outright autocracy

The Guardian - UK

Can Russia disconnect from the World Wide Web?

In the wake of Russia's presidential election, we take a look at Moscow's efforts to disconnect from the global internet. The Kremlin regularly expresses concerns about its dependence on the World Wide Web. In the past few years, Moscow has undertaken initiatives aimed at creating its own independent internet infrastructures.…

France 24

West condemns ‘undemocratic’ Russian election as results show Putin landslide

UK, US and Germany denounce poll that was said to give president vote share of 87.28% amid crackdown on dissent

The Guardian - UK

Putin had to contrive a ‘landslide’ – because he knows cracks are showing in Russian society

The Kremlin will use this victory to justify an intensified war. But even the state news agency reported election rebellion, says Russia expert Samantha de Bendern

The Guardian - UK

Britain accuses Vladimir Putin of acting as modern-day Stalin after sham poll

Britain slammed Vladimir Putin’s “stolen” election victory and vowed unstinting support for Ukraine after the Russian dictator put himself on course to overtake Stalin’s time in power.

Evening Standard

Ukraine debates mobilising more men to fight Russia after two years of war

Russia seems ready to increase its attacking army after Vladimir Putin was re-elected, leaving Kyiv little choice.

Al Jazeera

Russia Hails 'Record' Win For Putin In Vote With No Opposition

Russia's election commission on Monday hailed what it said were "record" results for President Vladimir Putin, guaranteeing the former spy a fifth term in office after a vote that featured no credible opposition.

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WEKU

After a quarter century in power, Russian President Putin isn't going anywhere

Vladimir Putin won a landslide reelection victory, taking some 87% of all ballots following three days of voting derided by Russia's opposition and the West as neither free nor fair.

France 24

Putin vows Russia cannot be 'intimidated' in election day victory speech

Vladimir Putin said Russia would not be "intimidated" as he hailed an election victory that paves the way for the former spy to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than 200 years.

The Guardian - UK

Volkov attack signals Russia’s return to cold war-era spying in Europe

Defence experts say Moscow is rapidly improving its intelligence operations after Ukraine invasion

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Putin Supports Idea Of Navalny Prisoner Exchange

Putin's support for a prisoner exchange involving Navalny before his death raises questions about Kremlin involvement and political dynamics in Russia.

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The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin claims landslide Russian election victory

Russian president uses victory speech to say war in Ukraine and strengthening military will be his main tasks

The Guardian - UK

Exit polls show Putin winning huge majority in Russian presidential election with only one possible result – as it happened

US says vote was ‘obviously not free, nor fair’ with exit poll suggesting 88% of Russians voted for the incumbent

The Guardian - UK

Russians form long queues at polling stations in ‘noon against Putin’ protest

Voters in some cities answer Yulia Navalnaya’s call to turn up at midday to signal dissent against president

Radio France Internationale

Russia election to tighten Putin's grip, opponents stage noon protest

President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though some opponents staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations against his rule.

France 24

Moldova's EU membership hinges on resisting influence of pro-Russian oligarchs

Ever since the fall of the Soviet Union, the Republic of Moldova, a small country between Romania and Ukraine, has been grappling with the influence of oligarchs – rich businessmen with close links to power. Often pro-Russian and backed by the Kremlin, the main oligarchs have been convicted by Moldovan…

WEKU

Putin basks in election win that was never in doubt even as Russians quietly protest

Russian President Vladimir Putin will extend nearly a quarter century of rule for six more years after wrapping up an election that gave voters no real alternatives.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: drone ignites Slavyansk refinery in Russia; sabotage plagues election

Attacks continue on Russia’s Belgorod oblast near Ukrainian border as Zelenskiy praises new ‘long-range capability’. What we know on day 753

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