Slovakia’s presidential election: A choice between Russia and the West When Russia’s invasion began, Slovakia’s liberal president threw her support behind Kyiv. Much has changed since then. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024
Russia Admits 'State Of War' Amid Massive Strikes On Ukraine Russia admitted two years into its invasion of Ukraine on Friday that it was "in a state of war," as it launched a massive wave of missile and drone attacks on its neighbour's territory. International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024
EU to impose tariff of up to 50% on Russia grain imports Proposal aims to stop Kremlin flooding bloc with cheap wheat to destabilise European market The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2024
‘Maximally pragmatic’: How Central Asia navigates Russia’s war on Ukraine Most leaders tread a careful line to avoid conflict as Moscow tries to uphold its relevance in a vast neighbourhood. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024
China Faces Pressure Over Russian Payments, Says Kremlin China faces unprecedented pressure from US and EU over financial transactions with Russia amid geopolitical tensions. Top News · Mar 21, 2024
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 · Mar 21, 2024
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 · Mar 20, 2024
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... Top News · Mar 20, 2024
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 · Mar 20, 2024
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 · Mar 20, 2024
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 · Mar 19, 2024
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 The Hindu · Mar 18, 2024
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 · Mar 18, 2024
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 · Mar 18, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024 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 · Mar 18, 2024 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
Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2024 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.
Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2024 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.
International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024 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.
WEKU · Mar 18, 2024 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 · Mar 18, 2024 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 · Mar 18, 2024 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
Top News · Mar 18, 2024 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.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024 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 · Mar 17, 2024 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