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post-election rally
On Red Square, Putin Voters Bask in Predictable Victory
Putin addressed a crowd attending a concert to mark 10 years since the annexation of Crimea.
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'unprecedented' turnout
Russian Election Chief Hails 'Record' Putin Victory
"In the face of the West, we showed that we are united. We are proud of this," CEC head Ella Pamfilova said.
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victory speech
Putin Vows Russia Cannot Be Held Back in Victory Speech
"I want to thank the citizens of Russia... who came to the polling stations and voted," Putin said after exit polls and early results showed him on track...
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tense election
Exit Polls Show Putin to Cement Hardline Rule After Setpiece Vote
The election was marked by a surge in deadly Ukrainian bombardments, incursions into Russian territory by pro-Kyiv sabotage groups and vandalism at polling...
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'fear and panic'
Moldova, Ukraine Dismiss Breakaway Republic’s Drone Strike Claims
Pro-Russian separatist authorities claimed that an explosion in the breakaway region of Transnistria was likely caused by a drone launched from Ukraine...
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news
Yulia Navalnaya in Queue to Vote at Russian Embassy in Berlin
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was queueing to cast her ballot at the Russian Embassy in Berlin on Sunday, an...
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molotov cocktails
Moldova Police Detain Man After Firebombs at Russian Embassy
"He justified his action by some dissatisfaction he has with the actions of the Russian authorities," police said.
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black sea
Russia Orders More Firepower Against Ukraine Naval Drones
"There must be training for personnel every day. Training on how to repel attacks from the air and by uncrewed boats," Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said...
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e-voting
Putin Votes Online in Russian Presidential Election – TV
Images distributed by the Kremlin showed the long-time Russian leader voting at a computer in his office and waving to the camera.
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frontline city
Russia Says 3 Children Killed in Eastern Ukraine Shelling
"As a result of barbaric overnight shelling ... a direct hit was recorded on a house in the residential sector," the Russian-appointed mayor of Donetsk...
1 Min read
election escalation
Russia and Ukraine Down Drones as Voting Starts
State media said voters left a polling station in Belgorod to head to a bomb shelter as authorities ordered people to take cover.
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wartime vote
Russia Begins Voting as Ukraine Steps Up Border Attacks
Putin is seeking re-election with no real competition, while the Kremlin says the vote will show that the country is fully behind its assault on Ukraine...
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turning west
Armenian PM Calls on Citizens To Discuss EU Membership
Russia's longtime ally Armenia has grown angry with Moscow over what it considered inaction during Azerbaijan's offensive to retake Nagorno-Karabakh.
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'clandestine cell'
Russia's FSB Says Arrested 4 Members of Pro-Ukraine Paramilitary Group
Those arrested were accused of planning to poison Russian soldiers and coordinate attacks on critical infrastructure.
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'strategic viewpoint'
After Kyiv Row, Moscow Hails Pope’s Peace Efforts
Pope Francis recently sparked outrage by urging Ukraine to "raise the white flag."
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'stop the opposition'
Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov Likely ‘Organized by Russia’ – Lithuania
The attack was "likely" an operation "to stop the implementation of Russian opposition projects," Lithuanian intelligence services said.
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go play
Moscow Should Not Boycott Paris Olympics, Russian Sports Minister Says
"We should not turn away, close ourselves off or boycott this event," Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin said.
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pre-vote interview
Putin Says Russian Nuclear Weapons ‘More Advanced’ Than in U.S.
Putin said Russia is "ready" to use nuclear weapons if Russia is threatened.
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rescue ongoing
3 Killed in Russian Strike on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih
President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was born in the city, said the strike had hit a residential building nine stories tall.
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official complaint
Kyiv Summons Vatican Envoy Over Pope’s ‘White Flag’ Comments
Pope Francis suggested the country should consider raising "the white flag" against Russia, causing fury in Kyiv.
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situation improving
Zelensky Claims Russian Advance in Ukraine ‘Halted'
"I can give you this fresh piece of information: The situation is now much better than during these past three months," Zelensky told French television...
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separatist region
Moldova Slams Russia Over Polling Stations in Transnistria
Russian news agencies reported that six polling stations will open in Transnistria, compared to 24 in the previous Russian presidential election in 2018...
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'regional maritime security'
China, Russia, Iran Holding Joint Naval Drills
The military activities are aimed at "jointly maintaining regional maritime security," China's defense ministry said.
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civilian casualty
Woman Killed in Shelling of Russia's Kursk Region
Regional officials later said that a Ukrainian drone fell on an oil depot in the capital city of Kursk.
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countrywide strikes
Russian Overnight Attacks on Ukraine Kill 3, Injure 12
Ukraine's air force said it downed 35 Russian drones overnight, while a missile strike targeted a town in the Donetsk region.
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'glory to ukraine'
Russian Student Jailed 10 Days for Pro-Ukraine WiFi Network Name
The student at Moscow State University replaced the name of the network from his WiFi router with Slava Ukraini ("Glory to Ukraine"), the rallying cry...
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synagogue attack
2 Kazakhs Killed in Russian Anti-Terror Operation
Moscow claims that it prevented an attack against a synagogue in the Russian capital.
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'huge gratitude'
Navalny Parents Thank Crowds Paying Respects to Him
"Thank you for the memory! The memory which gives hope!" Navalny's parents, Lyudmila and Anatoly, said.
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close to frontline
Kyiv Says Russian Attacks Kill Several in South and East
At least three civilians were killed in attacks on Kherson as well as the center and east of the country, Kyiv said.
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overnight barrage
Russia Says Destroyed 47 Ukrainian Drones
The Russian army said drones were shot down over the Belgorod region, Kursk region, Volgograd region and Rostov region.
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'form of torture'
Belarus Opposition Leader Says Year of No News From Jailed Husband
"Being incommunicado is a form of torture ... not only for our political prisoners, but also for their families," Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said.
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latest fatalities
Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Attack Killed 2 on Border
"As a result of the explosions, two people were killed and a third man was seriously wounded," Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a post on Telegram.
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police raids
India Raids Network Sending Citizens to Fight for Russia
At least two Indian citizens fighting as soldiers in Russia's armed forces have been killed in the Ukraine war.
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diplomatic posting
Ukraine’s Ex-Army Chief Zaluzhny Appointed Ambassador to U.K.
The appointment comes a month after the popular general was removed from his position as the country's commander-in-chief.
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kaluga region
Russia Says Killed Islamic State Militants Plotting Synagogue Attack
The FSB said the Islamic State cell had been planning to kill Jewish worshippers at a synagogue in Moscow.
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Lynne Tracy
Russia Summons U.S. Ambassador Over 'Meddling' in Domestic Affairs
Russia's Foreign Ministry said Washington was funding "anti-Russian" non-profit groups and "spreading disinformation."
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foreign recruit
India Confirms Citizen Fighting With Russian Army Dead
India's foreign ministry said last month that it was working to secure discharges for around 20 Indian nationals "stuck" in the Russian army.
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'intense experience'
Ukraine Hits Behind Front Lines as Odesa Blasts Rock Greek PM Visit
Ukraine's navy told AFP the attack on port infrastructure killed five people and left an unspecified number wounded.
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news
Russian F1 Driver Loses Latest Fight Against Sanctions
Nikita Mazepin has lost the latest round of his High Court battle after being subjected to sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine.
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war censorship
Russia’s Memorial Rights Group Co-Chair on Trial Over Ukraine Criticism
Oleg Orlov, who faces up to five years in jail, said he stood by his words but held no illusions on the outcome of the trial.
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fresh attacks
Two Killed in Shelling in Russian Border Regions – Officials
The regional governor of Belgorod said there were fresh attacks, a day after dozens of strikes.
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north-west russia
Drones Damage Building In Russia’s Pskov Region – Governor
Two drones damaged an administration building of an oil pipeline in Russia's western Pskov region, the regional governor said Saturday. The explosion...
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news
Moscow Miffed as Ukraine Wins WHO Executive Berth
Ten countries joined the board for a three-year term but Russia tried to exclude Ukraine, which it invaded 15 months ago.
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news
Brazil’s Lula Turns Down Putin Invitation to Visit Russia
The refusal came just days after a spat between Lula and Zelensky at the G7 summit in Japan.
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Moscow's offensive
Wagner Chief Claims Complete Capture of Bakhmut
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group on Saturday claimed the complete capture of the east Ukrainian town of Bakhmut.
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news
Russia Bans Entry to 500 U.S. Nationals Including Obama
Russia said it blacklisted senators, congressmen and members of think tanks "involved in the spread of Russophobic attitudes and fakes" and the heads of...
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news
Russia Again Denies Consular Access to Arrested U.S. Journalist
Moscow said Friday it had again denied a consular visit to arrested U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich after Washington refused visas to some Russian journalists...
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supply chain blockage
Russian Economy Pressured as Hundreds More Added to U.S. Blacklist
The new sanctions took particular aim at the firms and research institutes involved in Moscow's investments into future energy production.
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turkish visit
Any Ukraine Peace Talks Should Be About 'New World Order' – Lavrov
The top Russian diplomat was in Turkey — which has retained ties with both Moscow and Kyiv — to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart.
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harvest time
Three Leading Grain Exporters to Quit Russia by July
Distributors Cargill, Louis Dreyfus (LDC), and Viterra all plan to leave Russia by the summer.
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Foreign policy
Russia Adopts New Global Strategy to Curtail Western 'Dominance'
The new strategy appears to view the deterioration of Moscow's relations with the West as a long-term geopolitical reality.
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home truths
U.S. Envoy: Russia 'Should Not Be' Permanent Security Council Member
The U.S. ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has said Russia "should not be" a permanent member of the Security Council.
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Safety concerns
IAEA Head Arrives at Russian-Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi arrived at Europe's largest nuclear power plant Wednesday.
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FLEXING MUSCLE
Russian Navy Fires Anti-Ship Missiles at Mock Targets in Sea of Japan
Russia's Defence Ministry announced that its navy had fired test anti-ship missiles at mock targets in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday.
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Financial Hurdles
Expansion of Russia's Payment Faces 'Difficulties'
Russia is pushing for countries to adopt its domestic-made Mir payment system as a way to work around sanctions.
rare trip
Putin to Land in India With Eye on Military, Energy Ties
The visit is Putin's second overseas trip since the pandemic.
ELECTION INTERFERENCE
Source for Dossier Tying Trump 2016 to Russia Arrested
The dossier, a compendium of raw intelligence reports, sparked strong concerns that Trump could be beholden to Moscow.
APPROVAL PROCESS
WHO Set to Restart Russian Sputnik Vaccine Analysis
Sputnik V's approval process was suspended following a series of problems with the dossier.
Civil crackdown
U.S. Says Russians 'Prevented' From Exercising Rights in Election
The U.S. State Department cast doubt Monday on the integrity of Russia's parliamentary election.
news
Russia Fines Booking.com $17Mln For 'Abusing' Dominant Position
The move comes as Russia ratchets up pressure against Western tech companies.
news
Russia Says All 8 Die in Water-Bomber Plane Crash in Turkey
Ankara and Moscow announced that all eight people on the Russian plane had perished on the fire-fighting mission.
Climate Change
Putin Alarmed Over 'Unprecedented' Natural Disasters in Russia
Putin on Saturday said the scale of natural disasters that have hit Russia this year has been "absolutely unprecedented".
news
BBC Journalist Says Won't Be Allowed Back to Russia
The BBC's Moscow correspondent said Saturday she was told by the Russian authorities that she "can't ever come back to Russia"
urgent meeting
UN Aviation Body to Meet Over Belarus Plane Diversion
The ICAO, of which Belarus is a member, said that it was "strongly concerned by the apparent forced landing."
Legal Wrangling
Belarus Plane Diversion Raises Legal Questions
Belarus has been widely accused of air piracy, but the legal situation is murkier than it sounds.
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'bizarre situation'
Russian Court Hears Navalny Complaints on Prison Conditions
Navalny claims that prison authorities are refusing to provide him with books sent to him by relatives and censoring newspapers he receives.
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ISOLATED NATION
Lukashenko Defiant as UN Security Council to Meet Over Belarus
International pressure is growing over the country's diversion of an airliner to arrest dissident Roman Protasevich.
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unspecified charges
Belarus Activist's Girlfriend Held on Suspicion of 'Crimes'
Sofiya Sapega is being held on suspicion of "committing crimes" during mass anti-government rallies last year.
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AIR LINKS
Kremlin 'Regrets' European Plans to Avoid Belarus Airspace
The ban came after the diversion of a Ryanair flight carrying an opposition activist that caused global outcry.
2 Min read
'Hijacking'
Detained Belarus Activist Roman Protasevich Filmed 'Confessing'
A confession tape was posted by state TV more than 24 hours after the blogger was taken off a diverted Ryanair flight.
2 Min read
'STATE TERRORISM'
Pressure Mounts For Action Over Belarus Forced Landing
The unprecedented move sparked an international outcry, with accusations Belarus had essentially hijacked a European plane.
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Russian involvement
U.K. Bans Belarus Airline, Points Finger at Russia
Britain said Russia was likely complicit in the forced landing in Minsk of a civilian jet to detain a dissident journalist.
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Opposition crackdown
Russian Police Break Up Opposition Meeting
Elected opposition figures had gathered to discuss their strategy ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for September.
good to go
Russian Euro 2020 Organizers 'Not Afraid' of Coronavirus
St. Petersburg has reopened a hospital for Covid patients, but the city insists it can safely hold seven Euro 2020 matches.
back to normal?
Kremlin Critic Navalny Says Found 'Recipe for Happiness' in Prison
In an update that came as Russia moves to outlaw his movement, Navalny said he has successfully eased out of his hunger strike.
close monitoring
Russia to Measure Radioactivity at Sunk Nuclear Sub
The Komsomolets submersible has been leaking radioactive fuel into the Norwegian Sea for more than 30 years.
tense situation
Ukraine Denounces Russian 'Suppression' of Crimean Tatars
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba made the comments on the 77th anniversary of the deportation of the minority group under Joseph Stalin.
territorial claim
Russia Warns West Against Arctic Encroachment Ahead of Talks
"Let me emphasize once again — this is our land and our waters," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.
Vaccine diplomacy
Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine Rollout Begins in India
India on Friday started inoculating its population with Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the jab's developers said.
Eye for an eye
Putin Vows Response After Ally Probed for Treason in Ukraine
On Thursday, a court in Ukraine placed Medvedchuk on house arrest until July 9.
Back in Black
Russian Oil Giant Rosneft Back in Black as Prices Recover
Russian oil giant Rosneft said Friday that its earnings were back in the black in the first quarter after oil prices recovered following Moscow's production...
Skipped a Beat
Belarusian Drummer Jailed for 6 Years Over Protests
Alexei Sanchuk was charged after his band performed at last year's mass protests demanding the resignation of Alexander Lukashenko.
news
Russia's Lavrov Calls for Urgent Middle East Quartet Meeting
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday called for an urgent meeting of the Middle East Quartet in order to halt violence between Israel and...
VACCINE DIPLOMACY
Slovakia to Start Sputnik Jabs in June
Slovakia's health minister said Wednesday that the EU member would start offering Russia's Sputnik V vaccine in June.
No Visas
U.S. Halts Consular Services in Russia After Diplomatic Row
Russia earlier this year banned U.S. diplomatic missions from employing non-Americans, forcing the embassy to reduce its "consular workforce by 75%."
Tense Relations
U.S. Says 'Russia-Based' Group DarkSide Behind Pipeline Hack
President Biden said a Russia-based group was behind the ransomware attack that shut down the largest oil pipeline in the eastern U.S.
Tit-for-Tat Expulsions
Russia Expels Romanian Diplomat in Reciprocal Move
The move comes in response to Bucharest's decision last month to remove Russia's deputy military attache from the country.
Spy Games
Russian Jailed for Spying in Denmark
Moscow called the trial a "witch hunt" and an example of "anti-Russia hysteria."
Holy city
Russia Urges No 'Escalation of Violence' in Jerusalem
Russia condemned attacks on civilians after violent clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
FIRST SUMMIT
Biden Says 'Hope and Expectation' for Putin Meeting in June
A summit has not been confirmed but a Putin advisor has said planning is underway.
calm restored
Kyrgyzstan Says Ceasefire With Tajikistan Holding After Clashes
A spokesman for Kyrgyzstan's national security committee described the border as "quiet, peaceful, calm."
fatal accident
5 Girl Basketball Players Killed in Russian Road Crash
The team was going from the city of Volgograd to a tournament in Cherkessk when the accident happened.
litigated claims
Russia-Brazil Spat Erupts Over Sputnik Vaccine Snub
Brazil refused to import Sputnik V. Russia has threatened to sue the regulator.
DUBIOUS CHARGE
Navalny Ally Sentenced to 2.5 Years in Prison For Reposting Music Video
A Russian court sentenced said Andrei Borovikov on pornography charges for reposting a Rammstein music video on social media.
questions raised
Brazil Says Russian Covid Vaccine Carried Live Cold Virus
Tainted batches of Sputnik V sent to Brazil carried a live version of a common cold-causing virus, according to the country's health regulator.
Latest Spat
Putin Says Prague's Accusations Against Russia 'Absurd': Kremlin
Tensions have escalated between the two countries after Prague accused Russian military intelligence earlier this month.
Team Navalny
Russia Orders Navalny Group to Suspend Activities
Navalny's office in Moscow said the group will "no longer be able to work" as usual.
persona non grata
Russia Expels Ukrainian Diplomat in Ongoing Spat
The diplomat, who was not named, must leave Russia by the end of April.
Tit-For-Tat
Russia Expels Italian Diplomat in a Tit-For-Tat Move: Ministry
Rome said that the Russian expulsion of the Italian diplomat was "unjust".
More Expulsions
Romania to Expel Russian Diplomat in Solidarity with Prague
Romania became the latest European country to expel a Russian diplomat on Monday.