Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) – To no one’s surprise, President Vladimir Putin won another six years with a planned landslide election victory amid the harshest opposition crackdown and freedom of speech since the Soviet era. secured the position of government. In three days of voting, Putin faced three nominal candidates, none of which offered voters any […]
Vladimir Putin claims landslide Russian election victory | Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin has claimed a landslide victory in Russia’s presidential election. Thousands of people across the country and around the world protested Putin’s deepening authoritarian rule, the war in Ukraine, and a staged election in which there was only one winner. Putin won 87% of the vote in a vote that the United States […]
In Mexico, Russian media and diplomatic efforts swell
MEXICO CITY — Russian messaging and media is on the rise in Mexico, where federal elections will be held in June and Mexico’s proximity to the United States makes it a valuable intelligence target. Russia’s diplomatic presence in Mexico is also disproportionately large compared to Mexico’s representation in Moscow, a disparity that has raised concerns […]
Grant Shapps abandons Odesa trip due to Russian missile threat | Grant Shapps
Grant Shapps was reportedly forced to abandon a trip to the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa due to the Russian missile threat. The Defense Secretary is said to have called off his visit after being warned by British intelligence that the Russians were aware of his travel plans. He was flying to Poland from the […]
Russian missile attack on Odesa kills at least 20 people | Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities say at least 20 people have been killed and more than 75 injured in a Russian ballistic missile attack in the Black Sea city of Odesa. The attack on civilian infrastructure was Russia’s deadliest in recent weeks, after the Russian government recently stepped up attacks on the port city, launching drones and missiles […]
Russian Presidential Election Polling Opens
Associated Press – Voters headed to polling stations in Russia Friday for a three-day presidential election. The presidential election almost guarantees another six years of President Vladimir Putin’s reign, which has suppressed dissent. The election takes place against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has crippled independent media and prominent rights groups and given […]
Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces fending off attacks by pro-Kyiv fighters | Ukraine
Three pro-Ukrainian battalions made up of Russian recruits launch a new invasion into southern Russia The cross-border attack was intended to sow chaos ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s widely expected re-election this weekend. Three armed groups of exiled Russian fighters closely aligned with the Ukrainian military said they had crossed the border into the southern […]
Ben Hall honors Fox News journalists who died in Russian strike
Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall on Thursday marked two years since the March 2022 attack that left him critically injured and killed two of his beloved co-workers, paying tribute to them and giving them a “second chance” at life. ” conveyed a positive message. Exactly two years ago, Hall was traveling with photojournalist Pierre Zakushevsky […]
The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania’s capital
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) – Officials of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny said late Tuesday that his close ally and top strategist was attacked near his home in the Lithuanian capital. Kira Yarmysh, Navalny’s former press secretary, said the assailants broke the window of Leonid Volkov’s car, sprayed tear gas in his eyes and began beating […]
Russian Military Strategic Airlift Jet Crashes, 15 Believed Dead
MOSCOW (AP) – The Defense Ministry said a Russian military transport plane carrying 15 people crashed Tuesday while taking off from an air base in western Russia. It was announced that an Il-76 aircraft with eight crew members and seven passengers on board crashed in the Ivanovo region. He did not say whether there were […]