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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

German living standards plummeted after Russia invaded Ukraine, say economists

Energy price shocks had huge knock-on effect, with real wages falling further in 2022 than in any year since 1950, says report

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024

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Reason · Mar 18, 2024

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Ukraine Digs In For Drawn-out Defensive Fight

Ukrainian forces facing a lack of munitions and manpower are digging in to resist Russian attack, mirroring the invaders' strategy and showing Kyiv expects a drawn-out war.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024

Putin wins Russian election; Supreme Court tackles misinformation, censorship case

Putin hails his victory in a Russian election with no real opposition. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that examines whether the government can combat misinformation online.

WEKU · 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

The Guardian - UK · 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.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2024

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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 · Mar 18, 2024

North Korea Sends Military Supplies To Russia Amid Ukraine War

North Korea reportedly shipped munitions to Russia for Ukraine war support, escalating tensions with missile tests.

Russia withstands Western sanctions as war economy proves profitable

President Vladimir Putin has been re-elected to a fifth term in office after a vote in which he faced no real opposition. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has become the most sanctioned country in the world. But the Russian economy has proven surprisingly resilient, with…

France 24 · 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.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024

A year ago Russia jailed Evan Gershkovich for doing journalism. He’s still there

The 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter’s imprisonment is a gross injustice and an affront to press freedom

The Guardian - US · Mar 18, 2024

Putin bromance has US intelligence officials fearing second Trump term

Ex-president’s support for the Russian strongman has experts fretting over American interests and security sources overseas

The Guardian - US · Mar 18, 2024

Western leaders denounce Putin's 'illegal' election win as allies send congratulations

President Vladimir Putin won a fifth term in the Kremlin with 87.28 percent of the vote, Russia's electoral commission said Monday, after a three-day ballot in which he ran against no real challengers. While Putin’s friends and allies were quick to congratulate him, Western leaders denounced what they called an…

France 24 · Mar 18, 2024

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International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024

Western Leaders Dismiss Putin's 'Illegal' Poll Victory

Friends and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin were quick to congratulate him on his election win but Western leaders denounced what they called an illegal election.

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.

Putin Wins Fifth Term In Record-Breaking Election Victory

Vladimir Putin secures fifth term as Russian President amidst mixed reactions and international scrutiny.

The Guardian - US · Mar 18, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin says Crimea ‘returned home’ when it was annexed and declares Donbas part of ‘New Russia’ – as it happened

Russian president’s speech marking 10 years since Crimea focuses on ‘Russia’s pride’ and ‘glory’ in front of crowd in central Moscow

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Putin's Ambitions In Ukraine Amidst Stalled Western Support

Learn about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, sparked by the annexation of Crimea in 2014, with tensions escalating to Cold War levels.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024

Monday briefing: What Putin’s victory means for Russia’s future

In today’s newsletter: Another election win means the Russian president will probably stay in power until 2030 – an uncomfortable prospect for its war-weary neighbours

Radio France Internationale · Mar 18, 2024

No congratulations from France’s Macron to Putin for his re-election

French President Emmanuel Macron will not send a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him for his landslide re-election on Sunday, in a vote that France and other western countries said was 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.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024

Cheap Drones 'Cannot Match' Artillery Power In Ukraine: Experts

Ukraine is relying on the massive use of drones to compensate for an artillery shell shortage and undermine Russian military capabilities, but experts warned they cannot tip the balance.

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

France 24 · Mar 18, 2024

Putin wins landslide reelection in predetermined vote

Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.

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