Russia

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.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that the Europe's security was "at stake" in Ukraine, warning that a Russian victory against Kyiv "would reduce Europe's credibility to zero".

Russia's economy is projected to grow 2.6 per cent this year, according to the IMF

Attacks on Belgorod and Kursk regions have been repelled with heavy losses for Kiev’s forces, Moscow has said

The French president previously implied that the bloc could send troops to Ukraine

Stockholm has formally become a member of the US-led military bloc

Ukrainian officials are disheartened about stalled aid. The Pentagon wants Kyiv to heed its advice on how to fight.

Seven Ukrainian troops describe the intense final days before their withdrawal from Avdiivka, Russia’s biggest victory in almost a year.

A discussion between senior German military officers was intercepted, the nation’s defense ministry has confirmed

Paris will do “everything” to avoid a direct conflict with Moscow while continuing to aid Kiev, Stephane Sejourne has said

Russian leader spoke about issues like the Ukraine conflict, international relations, and the nation’s socio-economic development

The Russian president said the escalatory rhetoric of US and EU officials betrays their lack of understanding of what is at stake