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War in Ukraine
The IOC in December suspended Russia from the 2024 Games, but gave the green light for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals as long as they do not actively support the war on Ukraine
Mar. 20
Russia
The head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said he has information that France is preparing a military contingent of 2,000 troops to be sent to Ukraine.
Mar. 20
War in Ukraine
Tallinn protested against what it termed as Moscow’s “anti-security hybrid operations” against Estonia and expelled a Russian diplomat over “interference” in judicial processes.
Mar. 19
Russia
Moldova said it had declared a Russian diplomat persona non grata following Moscow’s siting six polling stations in breakaway Transnistria during the Russian presidential election.
Mar. 19
Russia
Mercenaries have been frequently involved in conflicts in Africa since the 1960s to support or attack one side or another in struggles for power, especially during the cold war era.
Mar. 19
Russia
The move follows recent calls to restrict Russian and Belarusian farm imports from some of the bloc’s eastern members and would see tariffs imposed on cereals, oil seeds and their derivatives.
Mar. 19
Putin
Putin has been confirmed as the country's leader until 2030 - having secured almost 88 per cent of the vote, according to the Central Election Commission. Europe's press discusses what the vote means.
Mar. 19
Putin
In power since the last day of 1999, he is now on course to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than two centuries.
Mar. 19
Putin
Russian anti-Putin volunteers assert significant losses for Kremlin troops and a blow to Putin’s image amid ongoing operations in Belgorod and Kursk.
Mar. 18
Putin
The Kremlin has presented the weekend election -- marred by ballot spoilers and Ukrainian bombardments of border regions -- as proof Russians were behind Putin's assault on Ukraine.
Mar. 18
Putin
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.
Mar. 18
Putin
In various cities including Paris, Berlin, and The Hague, Russians formed lengthy lines outside embassies, some brandishing anti-Kremlin signs or donning the colors of the Russian opposition.
Mar. 18
Putin
With 99 percent of voting stations having submitted results, Putin had secured 87.33 percent of all votes cast, government election data showed, according to state news agency RIA.
Mar. 18
Russia
As the Russian military looks to salvage their rapidly evaporating dominance over the Black Sea, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu offers advice on how to “increase survivability of ships.”
Mar. 17
Russia
Ukraine strikes back as Russia holds sham presidential election and beleaguered domestic opposition attempts to voice its protest.
Mar. 17
A live broadcast on North Korean state TV saw seven members of Putin’s delegation thrown out for unknowingly breaking protocol by entering before the “Supreme Leader.”
Jun. 20