Europe To Use Frozen Russian Profits To Arm Ukraine European countries decide to use frozen Russian profits to provide arms to Ukraine in response to Russian invasion, showing solidarity and support for Ukra... Top News · Mar 15, 2024
It’s ‘Ra-Ra-Ras-Putin’ in the Russian election The Russian presidential election seems a well-orchestrated drama The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024
OPINION - Vladimir Putin is hoping for a Ukraine truce in weeks — the West must step up to say no It is now obvious. The war in Ukraine is at a tipping point — not only for Ukrainians and Russians but for the United States, wider Europe and, most particularly, the UK. Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2024
Ukraine Official Reports Active Combat Zones In Russian Border Regions Ukraine declares two Russian border regions as active combat zones, raising concerns of wider conflict and emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions. Top News · 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
Israel’s war in Gaza has been beyond self-defence: Irish Minister Simon Coveney Simon Coveney called for greater commercial ties between India and Ireland but also argued forcefully for bringing the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine to an end. The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024
Russia's presidential election: Three Putin challengers but little suspense President Vladimir Putin faces just three rivals in Russia's March 15-17 presidential election after anti-war candidates were barred from running. But Leonid Slutsky, Nikolai Kharitonov and Vladislav Davankov do not pose much of a challenge for the Russian leader, who is all but guaranteed to secure another six-year term. France 24 · 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
Leaders of Germany, France, Poland meet to mend rifts over Ukraine war Can Poland’s Tusk help Scholz and Macron, who are divided over sending troops to Ukraine, find common ground? Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024
Evening Standard · Mar 15, 2024 Odesa: At least 14 dead and dozens injured in Russian 'double tap' missile strike A first missile struck houses and when emergency crews arrived at the scene a second missile landed
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…
Evening Standard · 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.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024 German, French and Polish leaders make joint show of unity over Ukraine Military powers agree to step up purchase of ammunition for Kyiv in effort to dampen mutual tensions over Russia stance
WEKU · Mar 15, 2024 What to know about Russia's election, sure to hand Putin another term Putin forever? Russia's president goes into this week's election with no serious contenders, cementing his already quarter-century hold on the Kremlin through at least 2030.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: at least 16 killed and 70 wounded in Odesa strike – as it happened Day of mourning declared following devastating attack on Ukrainian port city; Bridget A Brink says ‘cruel attack’ shows Russia ‘will not stop’
International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024 Polls Open In Russian Vote To Extend Putin's Reign In power as president or prime minister since the final day of 1999, the former KGB agent is casting the election as a show of Russians' loyalty and support for his military assault on Ukraine, now in its third year.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 15, 2024 France, Germany, Poland meet in Berlin for tripartite talks on Ukraine The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are set to hold urgent talks on Ukraine in Berlin, as they seek to garner additional support for Kyiv.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024 Vehicles can now be donated to Ukraine instead of being scrapped under Ulez From Friday, non-compliant cars, vans and minibuses can be sent to country which is short of vehicles to transport casualties
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024 A forever war, more repression, Putin for life? Russia’s bleak post-election outlook The president will use his inevitable win in the polls as a mandate for continuing the assault on Ukraine and going after domestic ‘elites’
AAP · Mar 15, 2024 Refugees denied federal support thrown state lifeline South Australia will provide assistance to refugees fleeing war in the Middle East and Ukraine who are unable to access commonwealth supports like Medicare.