Mar 16 Russians vote on 2nd day of election predetermined to reelect Putin for another term By Emma Burrows, Associated Press Voters across Russia cast ballots Saturday on the second day of an election set to formalize six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin, who faces no serious challengers after crushing political dissent over his nearly quarter-century of rule. Continue reading
Mar 15 AP report: Russia imposes its passport on occupied Ukraine, coercing hundreds of thousands into citizenship By Lori Hinnant, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Accepting a passport means that men living in occupied territory can be drafted to fight against the same Ukrainian army that is trying to free them. Continue reading
Mar 14 Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press The election takes place against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has crippled independent media and prominent rights groups and given Putin full control of the political system. Continue reading
Mar 13 Putin is set to win 6 more years in power. Here's how it will affect the Ukraine war and Russia's relations By Associated Press The all-but-certain outcome comes through his rigid control of Russia established during his 24 years in power — the longest Kremlin tenure since Soviet leader Josef Stalin. Continue reading
Mar 13 Putin warns again Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence threatened By Associated Press It was another blunt warning to the West just days before an election in which the Russian leader is all but certain to win another six-year term. Putin has repeatedly talked about his readiness to use nuclear weapons since launching… Continue reading
Mar 07 WATCH: 'I will not bow down' to Putin on Ukraine, Biden says By Hannah Grabenstein Biden also condemned former President and likely Republican nominee Donald Trump for not strongly repudiating Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling Trump's remarks dangerous and unacceptable. Continue reading
Mar 06 Navalny's widow calls for Russia election day gatherings on March 17 to show dismay with Putin By Associated Press Yulia Navalnaya asked in a video message released Wednesday for Russians opposed to President Vladimir Putin to get in line at voting stations on March 17. Putin is certain to win a fifth term in office that could potentially extend… Continue reading
Feb 29 Putin warns West that sending troops to Ukraine risks 'tragic' global nuclear war By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press In an apparent reference to French President Emmanuel Macron's statement earlier this week that Western ground troops' deployment to Ukraine should not be "ruled out" in the future, Putin said it would lead to "tragic" consequences. Continue reading
Feb 28 Navalny's funeral set for Friday in Moscow, spokesperson says By Associated Press At some points appearing tearful amid applause from lawmakers but largely resolute, Navalnaya said her husband’s death “showed everyone that Putin is capable of anything, and that you cannot negotiate with him.”… Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 7:03 What lies ahead as Ukraine marks somber 2-year anniversary of Russia's invasion By Andrew Corkery, Azhar Merchant Two years ago today, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Every day since then, an average of 42 Ukrainian civilians have been killed and wounded. More than 14 million people are in need of humanitarian aid and about 4… Continue watching