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Vladimir Putin has pushed his people to breaking point

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Russian president appears determined to carry on with his bloody gamble in Ukraine, but ordinary citizens – facing deadly retaliation from Kyiv, and fighting each other for scarce fuel on petrol forecourts – are showing signs of having had enough

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Banning the opposition, going on a listening tour: Putin’s worried about the coming election

Could we see Vladimir Putin’s control of Russia seriously challenged – or even destabilised in the coming months? Predicting when authoritarian regimes might fall is notoriously difficult. Their hold on power can appear solid until suddenly it crumbles. But there are signs that the Kremlin is concerned about the potential…

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Russia bars only anti-war party from elections

MOSCOW - Russia's Supreme Court on Monday barred the country's only anti-war party, Yabloko, from contesting September's parliamentary elections.

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Russia bars only anti-war party 'Yabloko' from September parliamentary elections

Russia's Supreme Court on Monday barred the country's only anti-war party, Yabloko (Apple), from running in September's parliamentary elections. About a hundred protesters gathered outside the courthouse chanting, "Shame! Shame!" after the ruling was delivered.

France 24

Kremlin critic leaves Moscow for Paris after ban from running for election

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has left the country after being prevented from standing in September’s parliamentary elections, becoming the latest prominent Kremlin critic to move abroad amid an intensifying crackdown on dissent.

Radio France Internationale

Russia strips rights of citizens abroad in sweeping new 'traitor' law

The Duma approved measures that freeze accounts, seize property and block consular services including passport renewal for Russians abroad who are evading charges at home. Lawyers said the law meant "de facto loss of citizenship," with political activists and journalists among those most at risk.

Euronews

MEPs face European Parliament backlash over controversial meeting with Russian lawmakers

A controversial meeting between European lawmakers and Russian State Duma MPs sparked outrage among other MEPs, who said it violated European Parliament rules and demanded disciplinary action.

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Op Sindoor global blitz: Loud at home, lost overseas

Fifty-nine politicians. Thirty-two countries. A high-profile tour funded by crores in taxpayers’ money.

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Russia Moves To Criminalize Anti-Natalist Propaganda

Russia's State Duma moves to ban anti-child propaganda, citing national security concerns and traditional values.

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The Times of India

Russia election 2024: Vladimir Putin to campaign as defender of traditional values

The Kremlin is rallying support for Vladimir Putin’s election to a fifth presidential term by pitching him as the defender of traditional Russian values against the “liberal” West, as the war in Ukraine grinds on with no resolution in sight.

Al Jazeera

Russia set to hold presidential election in March 2024

Vladimir Putin is widely expected to run again after constitutional reforms he orchestrated in 2020 to help extend term.

Al Jazeera

Russia to require foreigners to sign ‘loyalty agreement’

Visitors would be required to respect Russian values and laws that ensure the country’s national interest.

The Independent UK

Russian lawmakers pass a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures to protect 'traditional values'

Russian lawmakers passed a toughened version of a bill on Friday that outlaws gender-affirming procedures, annuls marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and bars transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents

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The Independent UK

Russia launches first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days

Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a drone attack on the capital Kyiv

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Putin signs bill to rename Russia's WWII victory day

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law on Saturday to rename the "Day of the End of World War II" on Sept. 3 to the "Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan and the end of World War II."

Al Jazeera

Russia moves to legalise prisoners fighting in Ukraine war

Amnesty to be legally offered to criminals and crime suspects who agree to serve in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Russian Duma votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal

The lower house of Russia's parliament has voted unanimously to formally pull out of a Cold War-era security deal more than eight years after Moscow halted its participation

Reuters

Russian parliament votes to introduce life sentences for treason

Russian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to introduce life sentences for those convicted of treason, part of a concerted drive since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine to step up punishment of dissenters and perceived traitors.

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