moscownews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for moscownews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page moscownews.net http://www.moscownews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:57:44 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:57:44 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, March 19]]> GAZA -- An Israeli soldier was killed during the Israeli army's raid on the Al-Shifa complex in Gaza City early Monday, the Israeli military said.

According to Israeli public radio, the soldier was a sergeant from the Hanahl Brigade, whose death brings the total number of Israeli fatalities since the start of the conflict to 593. (Israel-Soldier-Death)

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DHAKA -- The death toll from last week]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274179176/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:30:01 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274179176/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-19 <![CDATA[Modi hails 'special relations after Putin victory]]> The Indian PM has congratulated the Russian president after he won a fifth term in office

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was re-elected and secured a fifth term in office yesterday. Modi hailed the "special and privileged" relationship between the two BRICS nations.

With all ballots counted by Monday morning, Putin had won 87% of ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178958/modi-hails-pecial-relations-after-putin-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:13:04 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178958/modi-hails-pecial-relations-after-putin-victory <![CDATA[Putin Secures Decade-Long Rule]]> Vladimir Putin has clinched another resounding victory in the presidential election in the Russian Federation, solidifying his grip on power for the foreseeable future. With over 87 percent of the vote, according to data from the Central Election Commission, Putin's triumph ensures his presidency until at least 2030, marking a significant milestone in Russian politics.

The election results, announced by RIA Novos]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178956/putin-secures-decade-long-rule Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:48 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178956/putin-secures-decade-long-rule <![CDATA[Putin: Navalny Would Have Been Part of Prisoner Swap with West]]> During a press conference at his campaign headquarters, Russian President Vladimir Putin disclosed that the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny would have been part of a prisoner exchange with the West. Putin indicated that a deal involving Navalny had been agreed upon before his death, with a crucial condition that Navalny would not return to Russia.

"When it comes to Mr. Navalny: yes, he died. This is always a s]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178953/putin-navalny-would-have-been-part-of-prisoner-swap-with-west Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:47 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178953/putin-navalny-would-have-been-part-of-prisoner-swap-with-west <![CDATA[Putin Praised by North Korea, Faces Western Criticism Post-Elections]]> Cerstin Gammelin, spokeswoman for the German president, conveyed that Frank-Walter Steinmeier will abstain from extending congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his victory in the perceived fraudulent elections.

"There will be no letter to Putin". In a tweet on Sunday (X), Steinmeier himself expressed his thoughts regarding the individuals in Russia who are actively advocating for democracy. "Tod]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178941/putin-praised-by-north-korea-faces-western-criticism-post-elections Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:42 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178941/putin-praised-by-north-korea-faces-western-criticism-post-elections <![CDATA[Kremlin Proposes 'Buffer Zone' on Ukrainian-Controlled Territory]]> Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Kremlin has put forward the idea of establishing a "buffer zone" on Ukrainian-controlled territory, a move aimed at safeguarding Russian regions from potential attacks.

The proposal, backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was reiterated by the Kremlin spokesperson, who emphasized the necessity of creating a zone that would shield Russian territories from U]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178940/kremlin-proposes-buffer-zone-on-ukrainian-controlled-territory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:42 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178940/kremlin-proposes-buffer-zone-on-ukrainian-controlled-territory <![CDATA[Ex-Soviet state rejects pro-Russia regional leader]]> Moldova's President Maia Sandu is refusing to include an autonomous region's elected head in her cabinet, citing ?criminal? links

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has refused to sign a decree appointing the head of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, Yevgenia Gutul, as a member of the government, as required by the country's legislation.

This is according to news portal Gagauzinfo, citing a sta]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178858/ex-soviet-state-rejects-pro-russia-regional-leader Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:14:29 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178858/ex-soviet-state-rejects-pro-russia-regional-leader <![CDATA[US, Japan Urge Nations Not to Deploy Nuclear Weapons in Orbit]]> WASHINGTON - The United States and Japan on Monday proposed a U.N. Security Council resolution stressing that nations should comply with a treaty that bars putting nuclear weapons in space, a message that appeared aimed at Russia.

Washington believes Moscow is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon whose detonation could cause havoc by disrupting everything from military communications to phone-ba]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178853/us-japan-urge-nations-not-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-orbit Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:05:14 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178853/us-japan-urge-nations-not-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-orbit <![CDATA[EU applicant is dependent on us Romanian PM]]> Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has said neighboring Moldova's ?only solution? is further integration with the bloc.

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has endorsed Moldova's pro-Western president's reelection campaign, declaring that the former Soviet state would not exist without support from Bucharest.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is seeking re-election this fall, promising to maintai]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178803/eu-applicant-is-dependent-on-us-romanian-pm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:13:26 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178803/eu-applicant-is-dependent-on-us-romanian-pm <![CDATA[NATO Chief Visits Georgia to Discuss Cooperation, Path to Membership]]> NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg traveled to Georgia Monday where he met with leaders to discuss strengthening cooperation between the nation and the alliance and a path to eventual membership.

Stoltenberg held meetings with both President Salome Zourabichvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze in the capital, Tbilisi. Kobakhidze was elected to his position last month and has, at times, been critical of ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178663/nato-chief-visits-georgia-to-discuss-cooperation-path-to-membership Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:36:20 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178663/nato-chief-visits-georgia-to-discuss-cooperation-path-to-membership <![CDATA[NATO's biggest European base to be built next to Ukraine media]]> The facility in Romania will be ?the size of a small town,? Euronews has reported

Romania has started work on rebuilding an airbase that will become the largest NATO facility in Europe, according to Euronews. The base is located near the city of Constanta on the Black Sea, around 130km from the border with Ukraine.

When the expansion of the Mihail Kogalniceanu Romanian Air Force 57th Air Ba]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178612/nato-biggest-european-base-to-be-built-next-to-ukraine-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:14:07 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178612/nato-biggest-european-base-to-be-built-next-to-ukraine-media <![CDATA[Kremlin clarifies Putin's cordon sanitaire idea]]> A buffer zone in Kiev-controlled territories would prevent Ukraine from launching strikes on civilians, Dmitry Peskov has said

Russia may need to establish a buffer zone with Ukraine to ensure the safety of Russian regions that are often subject to Kiev's deadly and indiscriminate artillery and drone attacks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.

During his victory speech after the conc]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178611/kremlin-clarifies-putin-cordon-sanitaire-idea Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:14:02 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178611/kremlin-clarifies-putin-cordon-sanitaire-idea <![CDATA[Modi hails India-Russia relations as 'special after Putin's victory]]> The Indian PM has sent a message of congratulations to Vladimir Putin after the Russian president won a fifth term in office

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was re-elected and secured a fifth term in office yesterday. Modi hailed the "special and privileged" relationship between the two BRICS nations.

With all ballots counted by Mo]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178607/modi-hails-india-russia-relations-as-pecial-after-putin-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:55 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178607/modi-hails-india-russia-relations-as-pecial-after-putin-victory <![CDATA[Ukrainian 'spy arrested in EU state media]]> A 33-year-old woman surveilled a Russian ship unloading ammonia at a 'sensitive site? in Normandy, France, Journal du Dimanche reports

French law enforcement have arrested a suspected Ukrainian spy who used a drone to snoop on a Russian merchant ship transporting fertilizers in the northern part of the country, Le Journal du Dimanche reported on Friday.

According to the newspaper's sources ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178604/ukrainian-py-arrested-in-eu-state-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:48 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178604/ukrainian-py-arrested-in-eu-state-media <![CDATA[Scholz wont congratulate Putin on election victory Berlin]]> Moscow has branded the West's criticisms of the Russian presidential elections as both predictable and irrelevant

The Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will not send a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election victory, which Berlin has branded as "undemocratic," government spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann told a media briefing on Monday.

Putin won the ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178601/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory-berlin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:45 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178601/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory-berlin <![CDATA[Moldova is dependent on us Romanian PM]]> Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has said neighboring Moldova's ?only solution? is further integration with Europe.

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has endorsed Moldova's pro-Western president's reelection campaign, declaring that the former Soviet state would not exist without support from Bucharest.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is seeking re-election this fall, promising to maintain ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178598/moldova-is-dependent-on-us-romanian-pm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:41 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178598/moldova-is-dependent-on-us-romanian-pm <![CDATA[Putin wins with 87.28 pct of vote after counting complete: CEC]]>

]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178417/putin-wins-with-8728-pct-of-vote-after-counting-complete-cec Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:05:01 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178417/putin-wins-with-8728-pct-of-vote-after-counting-complete-cec <![CDATA[Scholz won't congratulate Putin on election victory - Berlin]]> Moscow has branded the West's criticisms of the Russian presidential elections as both predictable and irrelevant

The Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will not send a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election victory, which Berlin has branded as "undemocratic," governm]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178459/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory---berlin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:03:29 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178459/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory---berlin <![CDATA[Moscow slams OSCE for ignoring killing of Russian civilians]]> Russia's envoy urged the organization to force Kiev to abide by international rules

The obvious lack of a reaction to Ukrainian attacks on Russian cities demonstrated by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has encouraged Kiev to keep killing civilians, Moscow's representative at the organiz]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178377/moscow-slams-osce-for-ignoring-killing-of-russian-civilians Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:20:37 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178377/moscow-slams-osce-for-ignoring-killing-of-russian-civilians <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 18]]> MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide victory in the country's presidential election with over 87 percent of the vote after all ballots were counted, according to the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) on Monday.

Putin won the election with 87.28 percent of the votes, data from the CEC showed, after all ballots had been counted Monday afternoon. (Russia-Presidential]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178349/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:14 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178349/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[With the election behind him, Putin says he aims to create a buffer zone in Ukraine]]> https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/mar/18/with-election-behind-him-russias-leader-putin-says/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:02:15 GMT https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/mar/18/with-election-behind-him-russias-leader-putin-says/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS <![CDATA[China comments on Swiss-proposed Ukraine peace talks]]> Beijing is considering taking part in the peace conference being suggested, according to its ambassador in Bern

China is examining the possibility of taking part in a proposed Swiss-hosted peace conference on the Ukraine conflict, Beijing's ambassador to Bern, Wang Shihting, told the daily Neue Zuercher Zeitung on Mon]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178262/china-comments-on-swiss-proposed-ukraine-peace-talks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:15:56 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178262/china-comments-on-swiss-proposed-ukraine-peace-talks <![CDATA[Kremlin denies Navalny swap talks with West]]> There were no negotiations about exchanging the opposition figure before his death, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not say there were negotiations with the West on swapping Alexey Navalny before the opposition figure's death in a penal colony last month, Kremlin Press Secretary D]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178263/kremlin-denies-navalny-swap-talks-with-west Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:06:54 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178263/kremlin-denies-navalny-swap-talks-with-west <![CDATA[Kremlin clarifies Putin's comments on Navalny swap]]> There were no talks between Russia and the West about exchanging the opposition figure before his death, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not say there were negotiations with the West on swapping Alexey Navalny before the opposition figure's death in a penal colony last month, Krem]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178232/kremlin-clarifies-putin-comments-on-navalny-swap Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:06:54 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178232/kremlin-clarifies-putin-comments-on-navalny-swap <![CDATA[Modi hails India-Russia relations as 'special' after Putin's victory]]> The Indian PM has sent a message of congratulations to Vladimir Putin after the Russian president won a fifth term in office

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was re-elected and secured a fifth term in office yesterday. Modi hailed the "special and privileg]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178121/modi-hails-india-russia-relations-as-pecial-after-putin-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:08:42 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178121/modi-hails-india-russia-relations-as-pecial-after-putin-victory <![CDATA[Modi hails 'special' relations after Putin victory]]> The Indian PM has congratulated the Russian president after he won a fifth term in office

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was re-elected and secured a fifth term in office yesterday. Modi hailed the "special and privileged" relationship between the t]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178921/modi-hails-pecial-relations-after-putin-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:08:42 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178921/modi-hails-pecial-relations-after-putin-victory <![CDATA[Kremlin clarifies Putin's 'cordon sanitaire' idea]]> The security zone in Kiev-controlled territories would prevent Ukraine from launching strikes on civilians, Dmitry Peskov has said

Russia may need to establish a buffer zone with Ukraine to ensure the safety of Russian regions that are often subject to Kiev's deadly and indiscriminate artillery and drone attacks, Krem]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178085/kremlin-clarifies-putin-cordon-sanitaire-idea Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:48 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178085/kremlin-clarifies-putin-cordon-sanitaire-idea <![CDATA[US Is Not A Democracy: Putin]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The US has become a global laughing stock by criticizing democratic processes in other nations while suppressing a presidential candidate in its own election, Russian leader Vladimir Putin said.

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Speaking to journalists in Moscow early on Monday morning, shortly after preliminary results indicated he would be reelected with 87% of the vote in the Russian presidentia]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177978/us-is-not-a-democracy-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:37:14 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177978/us-is-not-a-democracy-putin <![CDATA["Look forward to working together": PM Modi congratulates Russian President Putin on his re-election]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177963/look-forward-to-working-together-pm-modi-congratulates-russian-president-putin-on-his-re-election Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:18:40 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177963/look-forward-to-working-together-pm-modi-congratulates-russian-president-putin-on-his-re-election <![CDATA[Putin wins with 87.3 pct of votes after 99.83 pct ballots counted: CEC]]>

]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177791/putin-wins-with-873-pct-of-votes-after-9983-pct-ballots-counted-cec Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:44:01 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177791/putin-wins-with-873-pct-of-votes-after-9983-pct-ballots-counted-cec <![CDATA[Putin scores historic win in Russian presidential election - official results]]> The incumbent head of state has also attracted a record share of the total poll, securing a fifth term in office

Vladimir Putin has been re-elected as Russia's president, according to the official results of the country's presidential vote, published on Monday by its Central Election Commission (CEC).

Puti]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177951/putin-scores-historic-win-in-russian-presidential-election---official-results Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:29:24 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177951/putin-scores-historic-win-in-russian-presidential-election---official-results <![CDATA[Troops from NATO states operating in Ukraine Putin]]> Soldiers from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed. He warned that these troops face extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and the media on Sunday night after his landslide presidential election victory,]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177712/troops-from-nato-states-operating-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:07 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177712/troops-from-nato-states-operating-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Russia could establish cordon sanitaire in Ukraine Putin]]> Moscow must make it impossible for Kiev to attack with foreign-supplied long-range weapons, the president has said

Russia could "at some point" set up a buffer zone in Kiev-controlled territories in order to protect the Russian population from Ukrainian strikes, President Vladimir Putin told supporters and journalists early on Monday morning.

The ongoing "tragic events" in Russian regions o]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177711/russia-could-establish-cordon-sanitaire-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:04 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177711/russia-could-establish-cordon-sanitaire-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Stepson of Ukraine's top general guards Russian consulate (IMAGES)]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky and his half-brother Anton, who is the general's biological son, moved to Australia after ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177710/stepson-of-ukraine-top-general-guards-russian-consulate-images Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:00 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177710/stepson-of-ukraine-top-general-guards-russian-consulate-images <![CDATA[Kiev's ambassador to Sweden incensed by prostitution joke]]> A Swedish journalist suggested that Ukrainian women stand out at brothels during a satirical show about immigrants

Kiev's envoy to Stockholm was infuriated by a talk show which was aired by the public broadcaster SVT last week in which a journalist, Elaf Ali, poked fun of Ukrainian prostitutes. Ali responded by suggesting that Ukrainians should get thicker skin.

Andrey Plakhotnyuk said Ali']]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177709/kiev-ambassador-to-sweden-incensed-by-prostitution-joke Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:56 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177709/kiev-ambassador-to-sweden-incensed-by-prostitution-joke <![CDATA[Ukrainian commanders meeting hit Moscow]]> Senior officials from the Security Service of Ukraine were targeted in the strike, the Russian military reported

Russian forces have struck a location where Ukrainian security and defense commanders were holding a meeting, the Defense Ministry claimed on Monday.

The attack was mentioned in passing in the ministry's daily briefing to the press. It said military commanders and their counterpa]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177708/ukrainian-commanders-meeting-hit-moscow Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:52 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177708/ukrainian-commanders-meeting-hit-moscow <![CDATA[Ukrainian neighbor building largest NATO base in Europe media]]> The facility in Romania will be ?the size of a small town,? Euronews has reported

Romania has started work on rebuilding an airbase that will become the largest NATO facility in Europe, according to Euronews. The base is located near the city of Constanta on the Black Sea, around 130km from the border with Ukraine.

When the expansion of the Mihail Kogalniceanu Romanian Air Force 57th Air Ba]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177707/ukrainian-neighbor-building-largest-nato-base-in-europe-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:49 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177707/ukrainian-neighbor-building-largest-nato-base-in-europe-media <![CDATA[11 dead after week of Ukrainian strikes on Russian region official]]> Another 82 persons, including children, have sustained injuries, health minister of Belgorod Region Andrey Ikonnikov said

Over the past week, Kiev's attacks on Russia's Belgorod Region, which borders Ukraine, have resulted in the deaths of 11 civilians, including children, while 82 more have been injured, regional health minister Andrey Ikonnikov reported on Monday.

His statement comes afte]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177705/11-dead-after-week-of-ukrainian-strikes-on-russian-region-official Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:42 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177705/11-dead-after-week-of-ukrainian-strikes-on-russian-region-official <![CDATA[Putin brushes off Western election rebukes]]> Don?t expect a standing ovation from nations that seek to contain Russia, the president told supporters

Western criticisms of the Russian political system and its elections as supposedly undemocratic are hypocritical and irrelevant for the nation, President Vladimir Putin told the media after securing a new term in office.

The Russian leader urged the citizens who cast their votes for him n]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:38 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes <![CDATA[Ukrainian commanders' meeting hit - Moscow]]> Senior officials from the Security Service of Ukraine were targeted in the strike, the Russian military reported

Russian forces have struck a location where Ukrainian security and defense commanders were holding a meeting, the Defense Ministry claimed on Monday.

The attack was mentioned in passing in the minist]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177661/ukrainian-commanders-meeting-hit---moscow Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:27:05 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177661/ukrainian-commanders-meeting-hit---moscow <![CDATA[Vladimir Putin's gold strategy explains why sanctions against Russia have failed]]> There are more than 16,000 sanctions imposed against Russia. Yet the Russian economy and war machine grew by 3.6 per cent in 2023 and is projected to grow another 2.6 per cent in 2024.

outcome was no surprise and Putin's critics charged that the election was a farce riddled with irregularities, including fake ballots, forced votin]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178413/putin-reelected-in-landslide-west-blasts-election-as-illegal Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:20:29 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178413/putin-reelected-in-landslide-west-blasts-election-as-illegal <![CDATA[Russian election observers from Africa share impressions]]> The government aids every vulnerable person, including the disabled and the elderly, in exercising their right to vote, Edson Rugumayo from Uganda told RT

Russia ensures that all citizens have the opportunity vote in presidential elections, Ugandan election observer and member of the country's parliament Edson Ru]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177662/russian-election-observers-from-africa-share-impressions Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:12:55 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177662/russian-election-observers-from-africa-share-impressions <![CDATA[Xi congratulates Putin on election victory]]> The Chinese leader says he is sure that Russia will be able to achieve even more success under the president's continued rule

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his historic landslide victory in the presidential election, which has paved the way for his fifth term in ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177470/xi-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:03:49 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177470/xi-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory <![CDATA[Ukraine running out of air defense missiles WaPo]]> Kiev's forces will soon be able to target only one in five incoming Russian projectiles, the paper has reported

Ukraine has told its Western backers that munitions for some of its air defense systems could be almost used up by the end of March, the Washington Post has reported, citing US officials.

According to the sources, representatives of Kiev made the warning during a security conferen]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177327/ukraine-running-out-of-air-defense-missiles-wapo Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:13:03 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177327/ukraine-running-out-of-air-defense-missiles-wapo <![CDATA[Troops from NATO states fighting in Ukraine Putin]]> Soldiers from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed. He warned that these troops face extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and the media on Sunday night after his landslide presidential election victory,]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177326/troops-from-nato-states-fighting-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:56 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177326/troops-from-nato-states-fighting-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Top Ukrainian general's stepson guards Russian consulate (IMAGES)]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky and his half-brother Anton, who is the general's biological son, moved to Australia after ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177325/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-images Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:52 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177325/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-images <![CDATA[European NATO members 56bn behind on military spending FT]]> Germany, Italy, Spain, and Belgium reported the largest shortfalls last year, according to research

European members of NATO are €56 billion ($61 billion) short of meeting the US-led bloc's minimum defense spending target, research for the Financial Times by Germany's Ifo Institute has suggested.

Washington accounted for two-thirds of NATO's $1.3 trillion total spending in 2023, more t]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177324/european-nato-members-56bn-behind-on-military-spending-ft Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:48 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177324/european-nato-members-56bn-behind-on-military-spending-ft <![CDATA[Ukraine wont extend Russian gas transit deal official]]> The current contract between Moscow and Kiev expires in 2024

Kiev has no plans to prolong the current contract with Russia on gas transit to the EU when it expires this year, Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko said on Sunday.

Brokered by the EU, the current five-year deal was signed in 2019. Under the agreement, Russian energy giant Gazprom agreed to transit 65 billion cubic mete]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177322/ukraine-wont-extend-russian-gas-transit-deal-official Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:42 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177322/ukraine-wont-extend-russian-gas-transit-deal-official <![CDATA[Putin Set to Win After 95.04% of Ballots Counted]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Russia's incumbent President Vladimir Putin is set to win the eighth presidential election with 87.32 percent of votes after 95.04 percent of ballots were counted by late Sunday, preliminary data from the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) showed.

- Other Media news -

Under Russia's presidential election regulations, a candidate who receives more than 50 percent of the votes wil]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177191/putin-set-to-win-after-9504-of-ballots-counted Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:37:09 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177191/putin-set-to-win-after-9504-of-ballots-counted <![CDATA[Troops from NATO countries on the ground in Ukraine Putin]]> Fighters from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, arguing that these service members are facing extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and the media on Sunday night after his landslide presidential electio]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177014/troops-from-nato-countries-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:45 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177014/troops-from-nato-countries-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Ukrainian top general's stepson guards Russian consulate]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky and his half-brother Anton, who is the general's biological son, moved to Australia after ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177013/ukrainian-top-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:41 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177013/ukrainian-top-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate <![CDATA[Europe $56bn behind on NATO spending target FT]]> Germany, Italy, Spain, and Belgium had the largest shortfalls last year, the newspaper has reported

European members of NATO are €56 billion ($61 billion) short of meeting the US-led bloc's defense spending target, research for the Financial Times by Germany's Ifo Institute has revealed.

Washington accounted for two-thirds of NATO's $1.3 trillion total spending in 2023, more than doubl]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177012/europe-56bn-behind-on-nato-spending-target-ft Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:37 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177012/europe-56bn-behind-on-nato-spending-target-ft <![CDATA[Ukraine Reports Downing 17 of 22 Russian Drones]]> Ukraine's military reported Monday shooting down 17 of 22 drones that Russia launched in overnight attacks that were aimed at areas nationwide.

The Ukrainian air force said the Russian attacks also included five missiles targeting the Kharkiv region, located along the Ukraine-Russia border, and two other missiles targeting the neighboring Sumy region.

The drones were widespread, with the Ukrainian military ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274176997/ukraine-reports-downing-17-of-22-russian-drones Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:06:17 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274176997/ukraine-reports-downing-17-of-22-russian-drones <![CDATA[No congratulations From France's Macron to Putin for his re-election]]> French President Emmanuel Macron will not sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him for his landslide re-election on Sunday, in a vote that western countries have said was neither free, nor fair.

Exit polls indicate that Putin won at least 87 percent of the vote in Sunday's election that the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries have said was not free and fair]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:47:06 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, March 18]]> MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, who is set to win reelection, said he would do his utmost to achieve national development goals on Monday morning.

Putin has won 87.32 percent of the vote after 95.04 percent of all ballots were counted, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission as of Monday morning. (Russia-Presidential Election)

- - - ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274176743/xinhua-world--summary-at-0630-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:05:02 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274176743/xinhua-world--summary-at-0630-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[Bangkok Post - With new 6-year term, Putin cements hold on Russian leadership]]> https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2760493/with-new-6-year-term-putin-cements-hold-on-russian-leadership Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:29:36 GMT https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2760493/with-new-6-year-term-putin-cements-hold-on-russian-leadership <![CDATA[Vladimir Putin claims landslide Russian election victory - Vladimir Putin]]> https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/17/kremlin-vladimir-putin-claim-landslide-russian-election-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:28:49 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/17/kremlin-vladimir-putin-claim-landslide-russian-election-victory <![CDATA[Russia could establish 'sanitary zone in Ukraine Putin]]> Moscow must make it impossible for Kiev to attack Russia with foreign-supplied long-range weapons, the president has said

In order to protect its people from Ukrainian strikes, Russia could "at some point" set up a buffer zone in Kiev-controlled territories, President Vladimir Putin told supporters and journalists early Monday morning.

The ongoing "tragic events" in the border regions could]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175957/russia-could-establish-anitary-zone-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:42 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175957/russia-could-establish-anitary-zone-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Moscow responds to West's election criticism]]> NATO's crusade against Russia has only boosted President Putin's chances of securing a new term, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said

The West itself ensured Vladimir Putin's historic victory in the presidential election by ensuring that NATO is perceived in Russia as a dangerous enemy, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said.

The German Foreign Ministry called Russia's p]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175956/moscow-responds-to-west-election-criticism Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:38 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175956/moscow-responds-to-west-election-criticism <![CDATA[Putin wins landslide reelection in predetermined vote]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.

With little margin for protest, Russians crowded outside http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175556/putin-wins-landslide-reelection-in-predetermined-vote Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:08:08 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175556/putin-wins-landslide-reelection-in-predetermined-vote <![CDATA[Putin Says Russia Has Advantage on Ukraine Battlefield]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday that his forces had an advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine, and that it might be necessary for Russian forces to create a buffer zone on the Ukrainian side of the border to prevent attacks on Russian territory.

Putin's comments came after the latest Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian oil refinery and Putin claiming a new six-year term in an internationally discre]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175406/putin-says-russia-has-advantage-on-ukraine-battlefield Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:26 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175406/putin-says-russia-has-advantage-on-ukraine-battlefield <![CDATA[Putin Wins Election with No Effective Opposition]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated winning a new six-year term after an election that gave voters no real alternatives due to the intimidation or jailing of most potential opponents.

Putin told supporters that he considered the election democratic and dismissed those who protested the vote.

'We have many tasks ahead. But when we are consolidated - no matter who wants to intimidate us, suppress us -]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:21 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition <![CDATA[Russia-China relations stabilizing factor in international arena: Putin]]> MOSCOW, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Relations between Russia and China are a stabilizing factor in Eurasian region, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday in response to questions from a Xinhua reporter.

During a press conference following the completion of Russia's presidential elections, Putin said relations between Russia and China have developed well over the previous two decades. "They are very stable, th]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175246/russia-china-relations-stabilizing-factor-in-international-arena-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:49:02 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175246/russia-china-relations-stabilizing-factor-in-international-arena-putin <![CDATA[People are "source of power" in Russia: Putin in victory speech]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175214/people-are-source-of-power-in-russia-putin-in-victory-speech Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:55:24 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175214/people-are-source-of-power-in-russia-putin-in-victory-speech <![CDATA[Putin's dream, Russian unity & conflict with NATO: Key takeaways from victory speech]]> The incumbent head of state has thanked the people of Russia for their trust and support

President Vladimir Putin has addressed the Russian citizens following a historic election victory with over 87% of the vote in his favor, amid a record-high turnout. Here are the key takeaways from his speech]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175148/putin-dream-russian-unity--conflict-with-nato-key-takeaways-from-victory-speech Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:56:41 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175148/putin-dream-russian-unity--conflict-with-nato-key-takeaways-from-victory-speech <![CDATA[Putin's dream, Russian unity, conflict with NATO: Key takeaways from victory speech]]> The head of state thanked the people of Russia for their trust and support after the three-day election

President Vladimir Putin has addressed the people of Russia following a historic election victory with over 87% of the vote in his favor, amid a record-high turnout. Here are the key takeaways ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175251/putin-dream-russian-unity-conflict-with-nato-key-takeaways-from-victory-speech Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:56:41 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175251/putin-dream-russian-unity-conflict-with-nato-key-takeaways-from-victory-speech <![CDATA[Putin secures fifth term as Russian president]]> PanARMENIAN.Net - The polls are now closed across Russia, but the outcome was never in doubt: Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office through a dubious national plebiscite.

In an address to the Russian people on the eve of the election, Putin urged voters to cast ballots as a show of national unity, CNN http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175120/india-over-400-votes-cast-in-russian-presidential-election Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:02 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175120/india-over-400-votes-cast-in-russian-presidential-election <![CDATA[Set to win presidential election, Putin vows to achieve national goals]]> MOSCOW, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Russia's incumbent President and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, who is set to win reelection, said he would do his utmost to achieve national development goals on Monday morning.

Putin has won 87.32 percent of the vote after 95.04 percent of all ballots were counted, according to data from the Russian Central Election Commission as of Monday morning.

Under Russia's pre]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175112/set-to-win-presidential-election-putin-vows-to-achieve-national-goals Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:01 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175112/set-to-win-presidential-election-putin-vows-to-achieve-national-goals <![CDATA[Moscow responds to West's election criticism]]> NATO's crusade against Russia has only boosted Vladimir Putin's chances of securing a new term, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said

The West itself has paved the way for Vladimir Putin's projected historic victory in the presidential election by ensuring that NATO is perceived in Russia as a dangerous enemy, Foreign]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175104/moscow-responds-to-west-election-criticism Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:49:24 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175104/moscow-responds-to-west-election-criticism <![CDATA[1st LD Writethru: Putin set to win after 95.04 pct of ballots counted]]> MOSCOW, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Russia's incumbent President Vladimir Putin is set to win the eighth presidential election with 87.32 percent of votes after 95.04 percent of ballots were counted by late Sunday, showed preliminary data from the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC).

Under Russia's presidential election regulations, a candidate who receives more than 50 percent of the votes will secure victory. http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175074/1st-ld-writethru-putin-set-to-win-after-9504-pct-of-ballots-counted Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:30:01 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175074/1st-ld-writethru-putin-set-to-win-after-9504-pct-of-ballots-counted <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, March 18]]> MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President Vladimir Putin is set to win with 87.3 percent of votes in the presidential elections after 57.5 percent of ballots were counted by late Sunday, showed preliminary data from the Russian Central Election Commission.

Under Russian presidential election regulations, a candidate who receives more than 50 percent of the votes will secure victory. (Russia-Presidential Vote)

http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175065/xinhua-world--summary-at-0100-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:05:01 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175065/xinhua-world--summary-at-0100-gmt-march-18
<![CDATA[Returning as President, Putin says he agreed for prisoner exchange involving Navalny before his death]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175058/returning-as-president-putin-says-he-agreed-for-prisoner-exchange-involving-navalny-before-his-death Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:55:12 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175058/returning-as-president-putin-says-he-agreed-for-prisoner-exchange-involving-navalny-before-his-death <![CDATA[Putin Says He Supported Prisoner Swap for Opposition Leader Navalny]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin said early Monday that he supported an idea to release late opposition leader Alexey Navalny in a prisoner exchange just days before the man who was his biggest foe died.

In his first comments to address Navalny's death, Putin said of the dissident's demise: 'It happens. There is nothing you can do about it. It's life.'

The remarks were unusual in that he repeatedly referenc]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175047/putin-says-he-supported-prisoner-swap-for-opposition-leader-navalny Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:36:29 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175047/putin-says-he-supported-prisoner-swap-for-opposition-leader-navalny <![CDATA[Russia could establish 'cordon sanitaire' in Ukraine - Putin]]> Moscow must make it impossible for Kiev to attack with foreign-supplied long-range weapons, the president has said

Russia could "at some point" set up a buffer zone in Kiev-controlled territories in order to protect the Russian population from Ukrainian strikes, President Vladimir Putin tol]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177472/russia-could-establish-cordon-sanitaire-in-ukraine---putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:23:19 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177472/russia-could-establish-cordon-sanitaire-in-ukraine---putin <![CDATA[Russia could establish 'sanitary zone' in Ukraine - Putin]]> Moscow must make it impossible for Kiev to attack Russia with foreign-supplied long-range weapons, the president has said

In order to protect its people from Ukrainian strikes, Russia could "at some point" set up a buffer zone in Kiev-controlled territories, President Vladimir Putin told support]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175064/russia-could-establish-anitary-zone-in-ukraine---putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:23:19 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175064/russia-could-establish-anitary-zone-in-ukraine---putin <![CDATA[NATO has boots on the ground in Ukraine Putin]]> The bloc's service members are dying in large numbers, the Russian President says

It is no secret that NATO soldiers are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, noting that those service members are facing extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and reporters on Sunday night after the end of the presidential election, in which he is expected]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175026/nato-has-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:13:06 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175026/nato-has-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Putin returns as President with 87.17 pc votes, sets priorities for new term]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174986/putin-returns-as-president-with-8717-pc-votes-sets-priorities-for-new-term Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:18:08 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174986/putin-returns-as-president-with-8717-pc-votes-sets-priorities-for-new-term <![CDATA[US is not a democracy Putin]]> The Russian leader has called the political situation in the United States a ?catastrophe?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that by criticizing democratic processes in other states, all while using their own administrative resources to suppress one of American presidential candidates, Washington has become a laughing stock of the rest of the world.

Speaking to the journalists at hi]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174983/us-is-not-a-democracy-putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:14:28 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174983/us-is-not-a-democracy-putin <![CDATA[US is not a democracy - Putin]]> The Russian leader has called the political situation in the United States a "catastrophe"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that by criticizing democratic processes in other states, all while using their own administrative resources to suppress one of American presidential candidates, Washingt]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174984/us-is-not-a-democracy---putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:02:40 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174984/us-is-not-a-democracy---putin <![CDATA[Putin Said to Capture 88% in Non-Competitive Vote, Extending His Rule]]> Russia announced that President Vladimir Putin is capturing 88% of the vote in the first ballot counting in the presidential election Sunday, an exercise that gave voters no real alternatives to an autocrat who has ruthlessly cracked down on dissent.

The three-day election that began Friday to extend Putin's 24-year rule for another six years took place in a tightly controlled environment where no public criticis]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174941/putin-said-to-capture-88-in-non-competitive-vote-extending-his-rule Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:36:28 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174941/putin-said-to-capture-88-in-non-competitive-vote-extending-his-rule <![CDATA[Troops from NATO states operating in Ukraine -Putin]]> Soldiers from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed. He warned that these troops face extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his suppo]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177428/troops-from-nato-states-operating-in-ukraine--putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:29:25 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177428/troops-from-nato-states-operating-in-ukraine--putin <![CDATA[Troops from NATO states fighting in Ukraine -Putin]]> Soldiers from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed. He warned that these troops face extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his suppo]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177223/troops-from-nato-states-fighting-in-ukraine--putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:29:25 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177223/troops-from-nato-states-fighting-in-ukraine--putin <![CDATA[NATO has boots on the ground in Ukraine - Putin]]> The bloc's service members are dying in large numbers, the Russian President says

It is no secret that NATO soldiers are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, noting that those service members are facing extremely grim prospects.

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http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174944/nato-has-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine---putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:29:25 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174944/nato-has-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine---putin
<![CDATA[Troops from NATO countries on the ground in Ukraine - Putin]]> Fighters from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, arguing that these service members are facing extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274176979/troops-from-nato-countries-on-the-ground-in-ukraine---putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:29:25 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274176979/troops-from-nato-countries-on-the-ground-in-ukraine---putin <![CDATA[Putin set for landslide win Russia's election commission]]> More than 80% of the votes have been counted so far, election commission says

Incumbent President Vladimir Putin is expected to win this year's presidential election, with nearly 90% of the vote, Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) has reported.

According to the CEC, more than 80% of the votes have been counted as of 1am Moscow time and Putin is leading the race with an estimated 87.]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174933/putin-set-for-landslide-win-russia-election-commission Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:13:08 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174933/putin-set-for-landslide-win-russia-election-commission <![CDATA[Russian election clerk killed in Ukrainian shelling authorities]]> Kiev attacked Russian port city of Berdyansk, with significant difficulties reported elsewhere in frontline areas, a senior official says

A Ukrainian artillery attack has killed a female official overseeing the presidential election in Russia's Zaporozhye Region, Alexandr Gorovoy, the First Deputy Interior Minister, has said. Moscow had warned that Kiev would stop at nothing to derail the vote. http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174932/russian-election-clerk-killed-in-ukrainian-shelling-authorities Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:13:04 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174932/russian-election-clerk-killed-in-ukrainian-shelling-authorities <![CDATA[People are the power in Russia Putin]]> The incumbent head of state is projected to win re-election by a historic landslide

Vladimir Putin has delivered a victory speech at his campaign headquarters in Moscow, after preliminary results of the country's presidential vote from Russia's Central Election Commission showed him securing a fifth term in office with over 87% of the vote.

Speaking in front of his supporters on Sunday nigh]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174931/people-are-the-power-in-russia-putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:13:01 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174931/people-are-the-power-in-russia-putin <![CDATA[Putin reveals Navalny was to be swapped]]> Russian president said he was ready to exchange the opposition politician for some Russians held by the West

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who died in Russian prison, was to be swapped for some Russian prisoners held in the West, President Vladimir Putin has revealed.

Speaking to supporters on Sunda]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174930/putin-reveals-navalny-was-to-be-swapped Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:38:52 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174930/putin-reveals-navalny-was-to-be-swapped <![CDATA[Putin reveals Navalny was set to be swapped]]> The Russian president has said he was ready to exchange the opposition figure for prisoners being held in the West

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who died in a penal colony last month, was set to be swapped for prisoners being held in the West, President Vladimir Putin has revealed.

Speaking to ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177205/putin-reveals-navalny-was-set-to-be-swapped Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:38:52 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274177205/putin-reveals-navalny-was-set-to-be-swapped <![CDATA[Putin reveals he agreed to swap Navalny]]> The Russian president has said he was ready to exchange the opposition figure for prisoners being held in the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that he agreed in principle to swap opposition figure Alexey Navalny, who died in a penal colony last month, for prisoners being held in the West.

Spea]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178432/putin-reveals-he-agreed-to-swap-navalny Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:38:52 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274178432/putin-reveals-he-agreed-to-swap-navalny <![CDATA[People are the power in Russia - Putin]]> The incumbent head of state is projected to win reelection by a historic landslide

Vladimir Putin has delivered a victory speech at his campaign headquarters in Moscow, after preliminary results of the country's presidential vote by Russia's Central Election Commission showed him securing his fifth term in office.

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<![CDATA[Russian Presidential polls: Putin leads with 87 per cent votes, says state media]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174849/russian-presidential-polls-putin-leads-with-87-per-cent-votes-says-state-media Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:55:07 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174849/russian-presidential-polls-putin-leads-with-87-per-cent-votes-says-state-media <![CDATA[Russian Presidential polls: Putin leads over 87 per cent votes, says state media]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174848/russian-presidential-polls-putin-leads-over-87-per-cent-votes-says-state-media Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:55:07 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174848/russian-presidential-polls-putin-leads-over-87-per-cent-votes-says-state-media <![CDATA[Russian forces liberate another settlement in Zaporozhye region MOD]]> The village of Mirnoye was secured as a result of successful offensive actions, Moscow has said

The Russian military has taken the village of Mirnoye in Zaporozhye Region from Ukrainian forces, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said.

The settlement was "liberated as a result of successful offensive actions" by the units of the Vostok (East) group of forces, the military said in a statement]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174816/russian-forces-liberate-another-settlement-in-zaporozhye-region-mod Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:12:58 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174816/russian-forces-liberate-another-settlement-in-zaporozhye-region-mod <![CDATA[Putin appears set for landslide win Russia's election commission]]> More than 50% of the votes have been counted so far, election commission says

Incumbent President Vladimir Putin is expected to win this year's presidential election, with nearly 90% of the vote, Russia's Central Election Commission (CEC) has reported.

According to the CEC, more than 50% of the votes have been counted as of 23:00 Moscow time and Putin is leading the race with an estimated 8]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174815/putin-appears-set-for-landslide-win-russia-election-commission Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:12:53 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174815/putin-appears-set-for-landslide-win-russia-election-commission <![CDATA[The West can't 'solve' its Russia problem. Here's how it should handle 6 more years of Vladimir Putin]]> In perhaps the least surprising news of the year, Vladimir Putin has triumphed at the Russian ballot box and been enthroned for the fifth time as president. He will serve for six more years.

He will be 77 years old in 2030. According to the constitution, which he re-wrote to his benefit in 2020, ]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175127/the-west-cant-olve-its-russia-problem-here-how-it-should-handle-6-more-years-of-vladimir-putin Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:00:49 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274175127/the-west-cant-olve-its-russia-problem-here-how-it-should-handle-6-more-years-of-vladimir-putin <![CDATA[Polling for Russian presidential elections in India ends, 1701 cast votes]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174803/polling-for-russian-presidential-elections-in-india-ends-1701-cast-votes Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:37:03 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174803/polling-for-russian-presidential-elections-in-india-ends-1701-cast-votes <![CDATA[Biden Jokes About His Opponent's Age and His Own at DC Roast]]> washington - The big news this week, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a weekend Washington roast, was that two candidates had clinched their party's nomination for president. But one was too old, too mentally unfit for the job, he said.

'The other's me,' Bidden quipped.

The digs against Republican Donald Trump kept coming from the president at the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, as Biden deflect]]> http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174800/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:35:17 GMT http://www.moscownews.net/news/274174800/biden-jokes-about-his-opponent-age-and-his-own-at-dc-roast