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Deadliest terror attack in decade shakes Russia after Putin's vote triumph
Some Russian state-media commentators suggested Kyiv may be to blame, but Ukraine denied any role, calling it a false-flag operation by the Kremlin
 "Deadliest terror attack in decade shakes Russia after Putin's vote triumph")
EU leaders debating fresh ways to get more arms to help war-torn Ukraine
New plans are on the EU's table, notably to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to buy arms and ammunition for Ukraine
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West decries reelection of Putin as President; China, India vow closer ties
"Russia's election was an election without choice," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said at the start of the meeting.
 "West decries reelection of Putin as President; China, India vow closer ties")
Prez Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition
Putin hailed the early results as an indication of "trust" and "hope" in him while critics saw them as another reflection of the preordained nature of the election
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Russia's Putin warns west, says conflict with Nato just one step from WW3
The Ukraine war has triggered the deepest crisis in Moscow's relations with the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
How Russia's grabbing of Crimea led to war with Ukraine, tensions with West
Now that Putin has been anointed to another six-year term as president, he is determined to extend his gains in Ukraine amid Russia's battlefield successes and waning Western support for Kyiv
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Vladimir Putin: From the KGB to running Russia for nearly three decades
With an 87 per cent vote share, 71-year-old Putin has cemented his power, and if he completes his six-year tenure, he will become the longest-reigning Russian leader ever
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Drones key to gain advantage over Russia, says Ukraine's army chief
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as part of his military reforms ordered in February the creation of a separate branch of Ukraine's armed forces devoted to drones
 "Drones key to gain advantage over Russia, says Ukraine's army chief")
With poll win in his pocket, Putin wants to secure a buffer zone in Ukraine
This "security zone", Putin said, "would be quite difficult to penetrate using the foreign-made strike assets at the enemy's disposal"
 "With poll win in his pocket, Putin wants to secure a buffer zone in Ukraine")
Looking forward to boost ties: PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election
"Warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation," Modi said in a post on 'X'
 "Looking forward to boost ties: PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election")
Highlights of the day: India, Cabo Verde hold Foreign Office consultations
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Putin mentions Navalny, says he supported prisoner swap for his opponent
Navalny, 47, Russia's best-known opposition politician, died last month while serving a 19-year sentence on extremism charges that he rejected as politically motivated
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Ukraine launches far-ranging drone attacks on last day of Russia's election
According to the Defence Ministry, another two drones were shot over the Kaluga region just south of the Russian capital and the Yaroslavl region northeast of Moscow
Putin poised to rule Russia following election with no other real choices
Russia's scattered opposition has urged those unhappy with Putin or the war to express their protest by coming to the polls at noon on Sunday
Russians vote on Day 2 of an election preordained to extend Putin's rule
The election comes against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has stifled independent media and prominent rights groups
Russian missile hits civilians in Odesa, 20 dead in deadliest attack yet
In a televised address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes as a "despicable act of cowardice," vowing a resolute response against the perpetrators
Kim Jong Un enjoys limousine gifted by Putin as two countries move closer
In February, Putin sent Kim a high-end Aurus Senat limousine, which he had shown to the North Korean leader when they met for a summit in Russia in September
 "Kim Jong Un enjoys limousine gifted by Putin as two countries move closer")
Setting up nuclear power unit in space is priority for Russia: Prez Putin
Russia has good competencies and, moreover, even has such reserves that we can be proud of, which we can count on in the future, Putin said
Russia to vote to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, exile or dead
Observers have little expectation that the election will be free and fair. Beyond the fact that voters have been presented with little choice, the possibilities for independent monitoring are limited
Plane carrying UK minister gets its GPS jammed as it flew near Russia
Western officials say Russia has significant electronic warfare capabilities based in Kaliningrad