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Ukraine Digs In For Drawn-out Defensive Fight

Ukrainian forces facing a lack of munitions and manpower are digging in to resist Russian attack, mirroring the invaders' strategy and showing Kyiv expects a drawn-out war.

International Business Times

Putin had to contrive a ‘landslide’ – because he knows cracks are showing in Russian society

The Kremlin will use this victory to justify an intensified war. But even the state news agency reported election rebellion, says Russia expert Samantha de Bendern

The Guardian - UK

Britain accuses Vladimir Putin of acting as modern-day Stalin after sham poll

Britain slammed Vladimir Putin’s “stolen” election victory and vowed unstinting support for Ukraine after the Russian dictator put himself on course to overtake Stalin’s time in power.

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Ukraine debates mobilising more men to fight Russia after two years of war

Russia seems ready to increase its attacking army after Vladimir Putin was re-elected, leaving Kyiv little choice.

Al Jazeera

Russia Hails 'Record' Win For Putin In Vote With No Opposition

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.

International Business Times

Tensions high after Pakistan launches cross-border attacks into Afghanistan

Taliban claims to have fired across border following air raids targeting Pakistani Taliban.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin says Crimea ‘returned home’ when it was annexed and declares Donbas part of ‘New Russia’ – as it happened

Russian president’s speech marking 10 years since Crimea focuses on ‘Russia’s pride’ and ‘glory’ in front of crowd in central Moscow

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Putin's Ambitions In Ukraine Amidst Stalled Western Support

Learn about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, sparked by the annexation of Crimea in 2014, with tensions escalating to Cold War levels.

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No congratulations from France’s Macron to Putin for his re-election

French President Emmanuel Macron will not send a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him for his landslide re-election on Sunday, in a vote that France and other western countries said was neither free, nor fair.

Radio France Internationale

Putin vows Russia cannot be 'intimidated' in election day victory speech

Vladimir Putin said Russia would not be "intimidated" as he hailed an election victory that paves the way for the former spy to become the longest-serving Russian leader in more than 200 years.

France 24

Cheap Drones 'Cannot Match' Artillery Power In Ukraine: Experts

Ukraine is relying on the massive use of drones to compensate for an artillery shell shortage and undermine Russian military capabilities, but experts warned they cannot tip the balance.

International Business Times

Volkov attack signals Russia’s return to cold war-era spying in Europe

Defence experts say Moscow is rapidly improving its intelligence operations after Ukraine invasion

The Guardian - UK

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.

France 24

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 753

As the war enters its 753rd day, these are the main developments.

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Ukraine war briefing: ‘No evil’ Putin will not commit to hold on to power, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian president says Russian leader ‘imitating’ an election as Moscow accuses Kyiv of trying to sabotage poll. What we know on day 754

The Guardian - UK

Putin claims he agreed to prisoner swap involving Navalny before his death

Re-elected Russian president makes first public comment on death of opposition leader, which he calls ‘sad event’

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Putin hails victory in election criticised as illegitimate

Early results show Putin winning some 87 percent of the vote, the highest-ever result in Russia’s post-Soviet history.

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Drone Strike Hits Military Installation In Moldova's Transnistria

Tensions rise in Transnistria as a drone strike targets a military base, sparking accusations and appeals for protection from Moldova and Russia.

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The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin claims landslide Russian election victory

Russian president uses victory speech to say war in Ukraine and strengthening military will be his main tasks

The Guardian - UK

‘A farce, not an election’: Russians abroad join ‘Noon against Putin’ protest

Voters turn out at midday from the UK to Latvia and Turkey to Thailand in action Alexei Navalny endorsed before his death

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine hits oil and electricity facilities with drone attacks across Russia

No direct casualties in attack that Moscow says was a Ukrainian attempt to sabotage the Russian presidential election

International Business Times

Ukraine Launches Extensive Drone Attacks In Russia Amid Presidential Election

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the interception of 35 Ukrainian drones, with four of them located in the Moscow region.

Reason

I've Won an Argument about Israel I Wish I Hadn't

Over my 20+ years of blogging at Volokh, commenters have often questioned why I focused my attention on what I saw as unfair attacks on Israel, rather than on Israeli policies I disagreed with that might be obstacles to a future peace deal. My response was consistent: debates over specific…

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Russians form long queues at polling stations in ‘noon against Putin’ protest

Voters in some cities answer Yulia Navalnaya’s call to turn up at midday to signal dissent against president

France 24

Thousands turn out to vote at Russian embassy in Paris

Russian nationals formed long queues outside Moscow’s embassy in Paris on Sunday to cast their vote on the final day of elections set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule.

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