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Multiple assailants with automatic weapons, explosives attack Crocus City Hall venue

Attackers armed with automatic weapons have opened fire at Crocus City Hall

The Crocus City complex northwest of the Russian capital, came under attack by unknown assailants late on Friday

There is “no indication” that the attack has any connection to Ukraine, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has said

Several gunmen have stormed into the Crocus City Hall outside Moscow on Friday night

Overnight barrage follows spate of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries in recent months

Israeli military says it has detained hundreds in Gaza hospital raid, including some senior militants

Russia’s defence ministry said Friday it had launched a series of “massive” air strikes against Ukraine as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on its border regions over recent weeks.

Russia fired more than 30 missiles at Kyiv early Thursday, the largest attack on the Ukrainian capital in weeks after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retribution for escalating strikes on Russia’s border regions.

Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be allowed to take part in the traditional parade at the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics, the IOC said Tuesday.

The $60 billion aid package has been held up for months, as Republican lawmakers insist new funds be linked to more action against illegal immigration.

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.

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.

Jewish enclave, home of a deported nation, a present for the Ukrainians: The long journey of the Crimean peninsula

A presidential election with no real competition allowed Vladimir Putin to claim strong public support for his domestic dominance and the invasion of Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin has vowed Russia will not be “intimidated” after clinching victory in Russian presidential elections.

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

Russia said it was targeted by a wave of Ukrainian drones overnight Sunday, as Kremlin critics called for mass protests at polling stations on the final day of elections set to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule.

Odesa attack occurs amid Russian presidential election certain to extend Putin's reign

Voting has begun in Russia's presidential election, which is all but certain to hand Vladimir Putin another six years in power.