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At least 40 dead in Moscow-area concert hall attack as ISIS claims responsibility
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Putin extends rule by another six years: What comes next?
Election commission results on Monday (March 18) showed that President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term with an overwhelming number of votes, in an election that held little suspense. Putin was all but guaranteed to win re-election, having silenced or imprisoned all his major opponents.
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Western leaders denounce Putin's 'illegal' election win as allies send congratulations
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.
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10 years together: The complex history of Crimea and its return to Russia
Jewish enclave, home of a deported nation, a present for the Ukrainians: The long journey of the Crimean peninsula
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With New Six-Year Term, Putin Cements Hold on Russian Leadership
A presidential election with no real competition allowed Vladimir Putin to claim strong public support for his domestic dominance and the invasion of Ukraine.
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Putin speaks after clinching landslide victory
Vladimir Putin has vowed Russia will not be “intimidated” after clinching victory in Russian presidential elections.
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Vladimir Putin claims landslide Russian election victory
Vladimir Putin claims landslide Russian election victory Russian president uses victory speech to say war in Ukraine and strengthening military will be his main tasks
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Russia election 2024: Voting begins in election Putin is bound to win
Voting has begun in Russia's presidential election, which is all but certain to hand Vladimir Putin another six years in power.
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Russia is facing more than 16,000 sanctions — so why hasn't its economy buckled?
Russia's economy is projected to grow 2.6 per cent this year, according to the IMF
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Powerful image as nation marks world first
The Eiffel Tower has emitted a powerful message as France passes a landmark legislation, attracting heavy backlash from the Vatican overnight.
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WORRYING NEWS: Prince William ditches event due to ‘personal matter’
William has sparked concern for the state of the royal family after pulling out of an event due to an unspecified “personal matter”.
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Palace issues statement on Kate’s health
Kensington Palace has issued a statement about the wellbeing of Princess of Wales, after her husband pulled out of an event for a ‘personal matter’.
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Emmanuel Macron does not rule out sending Western ground troops to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday new steps to boost Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, saying not even the sending of Western ground troops was ruled out to achieve Europe's goal of defeating Moscow.
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'All of our security is at stake,' Macron tells leaders at Ukraine talks in Paris
Ukraine's allies need a “fresh start” and more needs to be done to support Kyiv in its fight against Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron declared Monday at the opening of an international conference on aid to Ukraine in Paris, two years into the Russian invasion.
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Hungary approves Sweden joining Nato after months of delays
Hungary approves Sweden joining Nato after months of delays Yes vote comes nearly two years after historically neutral country applied to join military alliance
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As King Charles is treated for cancer, Prince William's role comes into sharper focus
Prince of Wales visits British Red Cross headquarters as he calls for end to fighting in Gaza
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Alexei Navalny's body handed over to his mother, says aide to Russian opposition leader
Widow had accused Putin of having 'fake' Christian faith for delay
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Biden meets with Navalny’s widow and daughter
The president, in San Francisco, paid tribute to the dead Russian opposition leader
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