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War-Mad Putin Wildly Claims 'Everything Is Fine' as Russia Fractures Behind Closed Doors

Vladimir Putin's address at the United Russia Party Congress emphasised national unity and resilience amidst ongoing conflict and Western sanctions, reinforcing the Kremlin's narrative ahead of parliamentary elections.

International Business Times UK

Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'

Debris from downed Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at a major oil refinery in Russia on Sunday, according to local authorities. This comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country was “going through a difficult period”. In recent months, Ukraine has stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian…

France 24

'New People': Russia's Kremlin-made spoiler party is now its second most popular

New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, has doubled its support to 13.4% as internet shutdowns fuel frustration with the Russian state.

Euronews

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Polish far-right MEPs uncomfortable in Sovereign Nations group

The three Polish members of Europe of Sovereign Nations are unhappy with the group’s stance on Russia. But they will not leave it (for now).

Euronews

Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks kill 19 people

Russia’s southern region of Dagestan is holding the first of three days of mourning following a rampage by Islamic militants that killed 19 people, most of them police, and attacked houses of worship in apparently coordinated assaults in two cities

The Independent UK

Unmarred by Russian spying scandal, Austria’s far-right expected to cruise to victory in European elections

For the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), the weeks are going by like clockwork. The far-right party continues to top the polls. It is expected to clinch a comfortable victory in the European elections on 9 June with almost 27% of the vote, well ahead of the Social Democrats of…

The Conversation

‘Do I vote? Hell no’: Russia heads to predictable presidential election

Putin is all but certain to win, but some refuse to engage in the political process as others plan protest votes.

Al Jazeera

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Alexei Navalny obituary

Russian anti-corruption campaigner critical of Putin and subjected to physical attacks and imprisonment

The Guardian - UK

Putin Nominated for 2024 Reelection, Medvedev Urges Unity

Russia’s ruling party backs Putin's bid for reelection, while a lesser-known candidate advocating for peace in Ukraine edges closer to formal candidacy.

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Putin Vows To Make Russia 'Self-sufficent' In Fifth Kremlin Term

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed to make Russia "sovereign and self-sufficient" in the face of the West, in his first campaign speech before a March vote to extend his long rule until at least 2030.

International Business Times

Putin to run as ‘independent candidate’ in Russia’s presidential election – here’s what it means

Putin will be up against a selection of harmless candidates in heavily-staged elections in mid-March next year

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine hit by one of the worst cyber attacks of the war, says UK – as it happened

The attack, which took place this week, lasted 48 hours and caused huge disruption, UK intelligence said

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 592 of the invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Israel has ‘unquestionable’ right to defence, draws parallels with the war in Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine expects ‘record number’ of Russian drone attacks this winter – as it happened

Spokesman for air force says country has already seen more than 500 Iranian-designed Shahed drones in September alone

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The Independent UK

Russia’s election commission says the ruling party wins the most votes in occupied Ukrainian regions

Russia’s Central Election Commission says the country’s ruling party won the most votes in elections held in occupied Ukrainian regions

Al Jazeera

Putin’s party wins controversial polls in annexed Ukraine regions: Reports

State media says Putin’s United Russia won more than 70 percent of the ballot in four regions annexed from Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Russia holds elections in occupied Ukrainian regions in an effort to tighten its grip there

Russian authorities are holding local elections this weekend in occupied parts of Ukraine in an effort to tighten their grip on territories Moscow illegally annexed a year ago and still does not fully control

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin finding it ‘increasingly difficult to insulate Russians from Ukraine war,’ says UK

Andrey Turchak, the head of the ruling United Russia party, said on February 16 that Mr Putin had been presented with a report ahead of his state of the nation address on February 21

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France 24

Mother Russia: Maria Lvova-Belova, the Putin ally deporting Ukrainian children

Vladimir Putin’s commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, claims to be the “saviour” of children caught up in the war in Ukraine. Her compassionate rhetoric conceals a sinister plan to deport Ukrainian children from territories occupied by Russia’s invading forces.

Evening Standard

Russian sausage tycoon who was accused of criticizing Ukraine war dies in India hotel fall

Pavel Antov, of the main pro-Putin party United Russia, was on a trip to celebrate his upcoming 66th birthday

Reuters

China hopes all parties in the Ukraine crisis maintain restraint -President Xi

China hopes all parties in the Ukraine crisis will maintain restraint and resolve security concerns through political means, President Xi Jinping told Dmitry Medvedev, chairman of the United Russia party, during a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese state media Xinhua reported.

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin ally in chilling threat to kidnap NATO defence minister in Ukraine

Senior politician Oleg Morozov - an elected lawmaker in the dominant United Russia party - said the West's decision to supply Ukraine with weapons might provoke Moscow into reviewing its military goals

Wales Online

Putin eyes powerful Kremlin job for daughter as rumours over his health continue

Katerina Tikhonova could become leader of ruling political party United Russia

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin wants top Kremlin job for daughter amid questions over his health

Katerina Tikhonova, 35, could be parachuted into a top spot of the United Russia party amid Kremlin concerns over the health of Vladimir Putin, 69, who is reportedly undergoing chemotherapy for cancer

Benzinga

Philip Morris Suspends Investment In Russia

Cigarette maker Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM) is the latest joiner in the list of multinationals stepping back from Russia. Nestle SA (OTC:NSRGY) and Imperial Brands PLC (OTC:IMBBY) have also joined the list of companies giving in to pressure from consumers to take a stand against the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported. Consumer goods giants including Proctor & Gamble…

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