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Putin's 'buffer zone' a sign of escalation: Ukraine

Putin's 'buffer zone' a sign of escalation: Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin's victory speech spoke about setting up a 'buffer zone' in Ukraine, a move Kyiv says would amount to escalation.

No competition as Putin wins Russia vote in landslide

No competition as Putin wins Russia vote in landslide

No competition as Putin wins Russia vote in landslide

No competition as Putin wins Russia vote in landslide

Voting on the last day of Russia's presidential election has been marked in part by protesters opposed to Vladimir Putin turning out at voting sites at noon.

Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt electricity

Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt electricity

Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt electricity

Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt electricity

Russian authorities say 17 Ukrainian drones have been destroyed over the southern Russian region of Krasnodar, four over Moscow and 14 in other regions.

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Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that could make him Russia's longest-serving leader in more than 200 years.

Ukrainian drones target Moscow, disrupt power: Russia

Ukrainian drones target Moscow, disrupt power: Russia

Moscow has accused Kyiv of election sabotage as Ukraine has carried out one of the most sweeping air operations on Russian territory since the war began.

Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery

Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery

Two people have been killed in a missile strike in the Russian border region as Vladimir Putin says Ukraine is trying to disrupt the presidential election.

West to use frozen Russian profits to arm Ukraine

West to use frozen Russian profits to arm Ukraine

In a show of solidarity, Germany, France and Poland have all agreed to purchase more weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian profits.

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Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

The war in Ukraine has ensured strong support for President Vladimir Putin as Russian voters cast their ballots in an election only he can win.

Ukraine attacks Russia's refineries for a second night

Ukraine attacks Russia's refineries for a second night

Ukraine attacks Russia's refineries for a second night

Ukraine attacks Russia's refineries for a second night

Russian officials say Ukraine drones have attacked energy facilities for the second night in a row, as three Ukrainian civilians are killed in a Russian strike.

Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war

Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war

Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war

Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war

In an interview in the lead up to Russian elections, President Vladimir Putin says his country is technically ready for a nuclear war.

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil refineries

Russian officials reported attacks on a slew of energy facilities, including a fire at Lukoil's NORSI refinery.

Two killed in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine

Two killed in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine

Two killed in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine

Two killed in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine

Russia is gaining momentum on the battlefield in Ukraine, continuing it's attacks while also shooting down drones and allegedly fighter jet.

Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant worsening: Kyiv

Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant worsening: Kyiv

Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant worsening: Kyiv

Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant worsening: Kyiv

Ukraine's energy minister has warned of worsening safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid staffing and maintenance concerns.

Kyiv says Russian missile may have targeted Zelenskiy

Kyiv says Russian missile may have targeted Zelenskiy

Kyiv says Russian missile may have targeted Zelenskiy

Kyiv says Russian missile may have targeted Zelenskiy

A Ukrainian official has suggested a Russian missile targeted Volodymyr Zelenskiy's delegation in Odesa.

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Russia hits Odesa during Zelenskiy and Greek PM visit

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was on his first visit to Ukraine since the war broke out when the port city of Odesa was hit by a Russian missile.

Top Russian commanders wanted by ICC for war crimes

In what Kyiv has described as an "extremely symbolic" move, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two high-ranking Russian commanders.

Dutch PM signs Ukraine security deal, vows arms funding

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have signed a bilateral security agreement in Kharkiv.

Navalny buried in Moscow as thousands chant his name

A burial ceremony for the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has taken place at Moscow's Borisovskoye cemetery.

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Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid tight security

Supporters say more than 1000 people have gathered near the Moscow church where Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny will be farewelled amid a heavy police presence.

Ukraine says it has downed warplanes amid Russian push

Officials in Kyiv say Russian forces are trying to advance on Ukrainian towns and villages in the country's east and southeast.

Western troops in Ukraine risks nuclear war: Putin

President Vladimir Putin has warned the West against a deeper involvement in the fighting in Ukraine, saying it’s fraught with the risk of a nuclear conflict.

Zelenskiy seeks Balkan support at summit in Albania

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has gathered the support from several Balkan countries during a meeting in Albania.

Zelenskiy praises Saudi efforts in seeking end to war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is visiting Saudi Arabia to push for a peace plan and the return of prisoners of war from Russia.

Kremlin warning to NATO if its troops fight in Ukraine

France's president has raised the possibility of European troops on the ground in Ukraine, but Russia says such a move would make conflict with NATO inevitable.

Zelenskiy warns of new Russian offensive in Ukraine

The Ukrainian president says 31,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed since Russia invaded as he warns Moscow is planning a new offensive.

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