The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Putin Will Lead Until 'End Of His Natural Life': Activist

Vladimir Putin is likely to stay in power until "the end of his natural life" or until he is overthrown, an anti-corruption campaigner said on Friday as Russians voted in presidential polls.

International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024

Putin rails against Ukraine as attacks mar Russian presidential election

Russians begin voting in a three-day election that is almost certain to hand the president six more years.

Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024

'Everything Is Already Decided': No Suspense As Vote Begins In Russia

A satin leopard headscarf framing her face, 23-year-old Russian ballerina Nadezhda walked away from the electronic booth after voting for the first time, but without much enthusiasm.

International Business Times · 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

Russian attack on civilian sites in Ukraine’s Odesa kills 20, wounds 75

Russia has stepped up its attacks on the port city in recent weeks with a series of deadly drone and missile attacks.

Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024

Russian Strikes Kill 16, Including Rescuers, In Odesa

Ukraine said Friday that Russian forces had pounded the Black Sea port city of Odesa with missiles, killing more than a dozen people including a paramedic and a rescue worker.

International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024

Deadly 'double-tap' Russian missile attack rocks Ukraine's Odesa

Ukraine said Friday that Russian forces had pounded the Black Sea port city of Odesa with missiles, killing at least 20 people and wounding more than 70.

France 24 · Mar 15, 2024

Meeting some of the journalists forced to flee Russia's media crackdown

As Russia holds a presidential election, some of the most reliable information on the country is being reported from beyond its borders. After launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine just over two years ago, the Kremlin launched a media crackdown so severe that independent journalists were forced to either stop…

France 24 · Mar 15, 2024

Russian presidential election: The dashed hopes of Russian exiles in France

Exiled Russians who have fled to France since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have few illusions about the outcome of Russia's presidential election. Voting began this Friday, with the main aim being to ensure a high turnout, rather than deciding on Vladimir Putin's re-election, which is a certainty. The vote…

France 24 · 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