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U.S. intelligence believes Putin probably didn’t order Navalny to be killed: Report

April 27, 2024 admin

People lay flowers at the grave of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny following his funeral at the Borisovskoye cemetery in Moscow, Russia, March 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn’t order opposition politician Alexei Navalny killed at an Arctic prison camp in February, the…

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Putin Pained By Moscow Attack, Even If It’s Not Visible, Says Kremlin

March 30, 2024 admin

Dmitry Peskov said that Putin was dealing with the tragedy in his own way. (File) Moscow, Russia: The Kremlin said Saturday that President Vladimir Putin was still pained by last week’s massacre at a Moscow concert hall, even if this was not outwardly visible. More than one week after gunmen entered Crocus City Hall on…

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Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia

March 28, 2024 admin

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. File | Photo Credit: AP Ukraine’s Foreign Minister arrived in New Delhi on March 28 for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War-era. Dmytro Kuleba will meet with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on March 29,…

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Putin wants to blame Ukraine for Moscow attack: Zelensky

March 23, 2024 admin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. File | Photo Credit: AFP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia’s Vladimir Putin of seeking to “shift the blame” onto Kyiv for the Moscow concert hall attack that killed 133 people. “What happened yesterday in Moscow is obvious: Mr. Putin and the other scum are just trying to blame…

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Putin Calls Moscow Concert Hall Attack “Barbaric Terrorist Act”

March 23, 2024 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called an attack on a concert hall that killed more than 100 a “barbaric terrorist act” and announced a day of national mourning. In a televised address to the nation, Putin said: “I am speaking to you today in connection with the bloody, barbaric terrorist act, the victims of…

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Putin Addresses Red Square Crowd After Election Win Blasted By West

March 18, 2024 admin

Moscow: President Vladimir Putin hailed the “return” to Russia of annexed Ukrainian territories on Monday at a concert on Red Square after winning an election blasted as illegitimate by Western powers. The ex-spy won over 87 percent of the vote in a three-day ballot which included voting in parts of Ukraine held by Russian forces….

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US On Russia Election Won By Putin

March 18, 2024 admin

Washington: The United States on Monday denounced Russia’s election as “undemocratic” and said it will not congratulate President Vladimir Putin, who was declared winner by a sweeping margin. Asked about Putin’s reelection, State Department spokesman Vedant Patel responded sarcastically, “I was on the edge of my seat. It was such a nail-biter.” “This was an…

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How The World Reacted To Putin’s Poll Victory

March 18, 2024 admin

Paris: Friends and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin were quick to congratulate him on winning a fifth term in power but Western leaders condemned a ballot held under repressive conditions and with no credible opposition. Here is a round-up of the main reactions so far to a vote that officially saw the 71-year-old Putin…

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Russia Hails ‘Record’ Win For Putin In Vote With No Opposition

March 18, 2024 admin

Moscow: Russia’s election commission on Monday hailed what it said were “record” results for President Vladimir Putin, guaranteeing the former spy a fifth term in office after a vote that featured no credible opposition. The Kremlin has presented the weekend election — marred by ballot spoilers and Ukrainian bombardments of border regions — as proof…

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Putin is poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices

March 17, 2024 admin

A woman gets a ballot at a polling station during a presidential election in Mariupol, Russian-controlled Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Friday, March 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to extend nearly a quarter century of rule for six more years on Sunday after wrapping up an election that gave…

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