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Bulgaria, Romania partially join EU's visa-free Schengen zone
Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks after a 13-year wait.
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‘Devastating’: Leader’s grim Putin warning
The prime minister of a huge European nation has said while it might be difficult, people have to “mentally get used” to a new reality.
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Russia again extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after a year behind bars
Evan Gershkovich was arrested in late March 2023 on a reporting trip in Russia
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Three more suspects in Moscow terrorist attack arrested
Security services had detained 11 persons during the weekend in connection with the deadly shooting spree
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Four men, all visibly injured, charged in deadly Moscow concert hall attack
Russian media had reported that the men were tortured during interrogation
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Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack climbs to 133 – investigators
More bodies have been recovered from the fire-ravaged building, with the search still ongoing, Russia’s Investigative Committee says
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Deadly Moscow terrorist attack: What’s known so far
Eleven people, including four directly involved in the Crocus City massacre, have been detained, Russia’s security service says
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Kate’s cancer revelation throws royal family into fresh turmoil
What we know about the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis
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Major terrorist attack at Moscow concert hall: What we know so far
Major terrorist attack at Moscow concert hall: What we know so far
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At least 40 dead in Moscow-area concert hall attack as ISIS claims responsibility
Multiple assailants with automatic weapons, explosives attack Crocus City Hall venue
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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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