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Vladimir Putin expected to secure record fifth term as Russia goes to poll
Updated : 2 years ago IST
As the ongoing war in Ukraine continues for over two years and conflict with the US and West rages on, Russia will go to the polls on Friday, with President Vladimir Putin most certain to return for a fifth term in power.
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In rare move, Denmark to expand conscription, draft women into military
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In response to the shifting security landscape in Europe, Denmark is expanding conscription and will call up women in addition to men. The goal of the updated strategy, according to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, is to boost the proportion of young people enlisting in the military
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Ukraine strikes oil refineries in Russian territory, escalating drone atta
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The targeted refineries include facilities in Ryazan, approximately 130 miles southeast of Moscow, Kstovo in the Nizhny Novgorod region, nearly 300 miles east of the capital, and Kirishi in Russia's northwest.
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Russia threatens troop deployment along Finland border after it joins NATO
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Putin said Finland and Sweden's entry into NATO is 'a meaningless step', adding that Russia will deploy troops and systems of destruction on the Finnish border following its accession to the alliance last April.
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“I am calling on you…”: Putin urges Russians to take part in presidential
Updated : 2 years ago IST
According to TASS, President Putin addressed the nation ahead of federal elections eight times--in 2000, 2004, 2016, and 2018 (twice before the presidential election and after announcing their results), in 2021, and 2020, before the nationwide referendum on constitutional amendments.
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Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek outplays Yulia Putintseva, sets quarterfinal cla
Updated : 2 years ago IST
With a 6-1, 6-2 victory, Swiatek set up a quarter-final showdown against former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki on Thursday.
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Russian president Putin warns West, says Russia 'ready for nuclear war'
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia is ready for a nuclear war if the US harms their sovereignty and independence, Russian state media RIA Novosti stated.
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Putin critic Navalny's former chief of staff, Leonid Volkov, attacked in L
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's former chief of staff, Leonid Volkov, was attacked outside his house in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, reported CNN, citing Navalny's spokesperson.
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"Things may have got very dangerous": Ex-diplomat on report citing PM Modi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Reacting to recent reports, Dogra emphasised the positive impact of PM Modi's intervention, highlighting President Vladimir Putin's repeated expressions of positivity towards India in recent weeks.
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PM Modi's outreach to Putin helped prevent "potential nuclear attack" on U
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The report stated that outreach from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other countries also played an important role in averting the crisis.
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US made 'rigorous' preparations for potential Russian nuclear strike in Uk
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Biden administration has been concerned over the possibility of Russia deploying a tactical or battlefield nuclear weapon in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Biden calls for revitalising partnership with allies like India to counter
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Biden touted his policy toward China and said, "We're standing up against China's unfair economic practices. And standing up for peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits. I've revitalised our partnerships and alliances in the Pacific -- India, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Pacific I
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