russianews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for russianews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page russianews.net http://www.russianews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:16:25 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:16:25 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Ukraine conflict wont end this year T�rkiye]]> Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has expressed concern over a potential expansion of the hostilities into the region

The Ukraine conflict is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon and has the potential to escalate even further, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

In an interview with CNN Turk on Monday, the foreign minister claimed that the hostilities between Moscow and Kiev have ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179655/ukraine-conflict-wont-end-this-year-t2013266172rkiye Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:12:52 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179655/ukraine-conflict-wont-end-this-year-t2013266172rkiye <![CDATA[Ukraine conflict won't end this year - Trkiye]]> Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has expressed concern over a potential expansion of the hostilities into the region

The Ukraine conflict is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon and has the potential to escalate even further, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

In an interview with CNN Turk on Monday]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179651/ukraine-conflict-wont-end-this-year---trkiye Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:43:59 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179651/ukraine-conflict-wont-end-this-year---trkiye <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0715 GMT, March 19]]> VLADIVOSTOK -- Rescue work is underway to clear the transport slope and restore communications following a rockslide on Monday night that trapped 13 people at the mine in Russia's Far East region, local authorities said on Tuesday.

The accident happened in the Zeya district in the Amur Oblast of Russia's Far East. Efforts to clear the slope and reestablish communication with the trapped miners are underway, said]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179615/xinhua-world--summary-at-0715-gmt-march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:30:01 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179615/xinhua-world--summary-at-0715-gmt-march-19 <![CDATA[Vinay Kumar appointed as next Ambassador of India to Russia]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179524/vinay-kumar-appointed-as-next-ambassador-of-india-to-russia Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:03:14 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179524/vinay-kumar-appointed-as-next-ambassador-of-india-to-russia <![CDATA[Rescue work underway after 13 people trapped in Russia's mine accident]]> VLADIVOSTOK, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Rescue work is underway to clear the transport slope and restore communications following a rockslide on Monday night that trapped 13 people at the mine in Russia's Far East region, local authorities said on Tuesday.

The accident happened in the Zeya district in the Amur Oblast of Russia's Far East. Efforts to clear the slope and reestablish communication with the trapped miners]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179482/rescue-work-underway-after-13-people-trapped-in-russia-mine-accident Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:18:01 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179482/rescue-work-underway-after-13-people-trapped-in-russia-mine-accident <![CDATA[China to boycott Ukraine peace talks without Russia Politico]]> Beijing is reportedly working behind the scenes to convince the EU to invite Moscow to a potential international summit

China will boycott the talks to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict unless Moscow will have a seat at the table, Politico magazine reported on Monday, citing officials familiar with the matter.

According to Politico, the message was "amplified" during Chinese Eurasia envoy Li ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179473/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia-politico Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:12:50 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179473/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia-politico <![CDATA[EU boss calls for war economy]]> The European bloc will double its production of artillery shells by the end of 2024, Charles Michel said

The EU must reimagine its military strategy and drastically ramp up its defense production in order to help Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, European Council President Charles Michel said on Monday. He made his call as Kiev has been increasingly warning about ammunition shortages.<]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179472/eu-boss-calls-for-war-economy Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:12:46 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179472/eu-boss-calls-for-war-economy <![CDATA[Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Boost Defense Production]]> Ahead of the latest meeting Tuesday of a U.S.-led group focused on military support for Ukraine in its battle against a Russian invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country will seek to maximize its own defense production.

Zelenskyy said in his nightly address Monday that it is in Ukraine's strategic interest to expand its production potential every year.

His comments also followed a m]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179450/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-will-boost-defense-production Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:06:45 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179450/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-will-boost-defense-production <![CDATA[Austin Hosts First In-Person Ukraine Defense Contact Group of 2024]]> Ramstein, Germany - Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Germany to build upon the international community's military support for Ukraine, even as the U.S. Congress has yet to approve additional funding for Kyiv.

This is Austin's first international trip since he was hospitalized on Jan. 1 due to complications from surgery to treat his prostate cancer in late December. On Tuesday, he will host another round of]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:10 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 <![CDATA[Defence of democracy begins at home, not in Moscow]]> As Vladimir Putin wins another term in the Kremlin, his use of sham elections to legitimise his control poisons democracy's value globally.

For just the eighth time in Russian history, a presidential election has been voted on.

The political parties trotted out their candidates; there was a campaign of sorts; and to the shock of absolutely no one, Vladimir Putin was re]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179476/defence-of-democracy-begins-at-home-not-in-moscow Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:58:58 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179476/defence-of-democracy-begins-at-home-not-in-moscow <![CDATA[Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it]]> Vladimir Putin will remain as President of Russia. Opposition candidates never had a chance, so what hope is there of turning back the tide on authoritarians.

Russia has voted in its Presidential Election and Vladimir Putin has returned for an unprecedented fifth term.

Putin will now lead Russia until at least 2030.

The election was clearly not a fair contest an]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179477/saving-democracy-is-hard-but-someone-has-to-do-it Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:58:48 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179477/saving-democracy-is-hard-but-someone-has-to-do-it <![CDATA[Democracy loses as Putin wins again]]> There was no doubt Vladimir Putin would win Russia's election, but the amount of people showing up gave this sham vote its veneer of legitimacy.

Vladimir Putin has won yet another term as Russian President. His win, with around 88 percent of the vote, means he is set to be in charge of the cross-continental super power until at least 2030, meaning he is likely to overtake Jos]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179478/democracy-loses-as-putin-wins-again Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:58:36 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179478/democracy-loses-as-putin-wins-again <![CDATA[Why do autocrats insist on sham elections?]]> As Vladimir Putin wins yet another term in the Kremlin, the question remains what is the point in having an election at all?

Russians have gone to the polls in a presidential election that - unsurprisingly - elected Vladimir Putin once again for a fifth presidential term. 

Vybor - the Russian word for 'election' - also means 'choice'. And although there wer]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179479/why-do-autocrats-insist-on-sham-elections Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:58:07 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179479/why-do-autocrats-insist-on-sham-elections <![CDATA[EU boss calls for 'war economy']]> The European bloc will double its production of artillery shells by the end of 2024, Charles Michel said

The EU must reimagine its military strategy and drastically ramp up its defense production in order to help Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, European Council President Charles Michel said on Mon]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179338/eu-boss-calls-for-war-economy Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:01:15 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179338/eu-boss-calls-for-war-economy <![CDATA[China to boycott Ukraine peace talks without Russia - Politico]]> Beijing is reportedly working behind the scenes to convince the EU to invite Moscow to a potential international summit

China will boycott the talks to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict unless Moscow will have a seat at the table, Politico magazine reported on Monday, citing officials familiar with the matter. ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179243/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia---politico Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:12:38 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179243/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia---politico <![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.russianews.net/news/274179176/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:30:01 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179176/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-19 <![CDATA[EU candidate plans LGBT propaganda bill]]> The ruling party of Georgia says that the measure will be supported by the public

Mamuka Mdinaradze, who leads the Georgian Dream party in parliament, told reporters that the bill will be formally introduced this week.

He accused LGBTQ advocacy group Tbilisi Pride and the UN of working behind the scenes to spread "propaganda" in the country.

"Pride organized the training with the fina]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179166/eu-candidate-plans-lgbt-propaganda-bill Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:13:34 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179166/eu-candidate-plans-lgbt-propaganda-bill <![CDATA[US Holds Out Hope for Partnership with Niger]]> Pentagon - The United States is not ruling out a continued military presence in Niger, despite a statement by the country's ruling military junta that it was ending an agreement allowing for the presence of American forces engaged in counterterrorism missions.

U.S. defense officials said Monday the U.S. has yet to withdraw any of its approximately 1,000 military personnel from Niger and, along with officials from]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274179004/us-holds-out-hope-for-partnership-with-niger Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:05:09 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274179004/us-holds-out-hope-for-partnership-with-niger <![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.russianews.net/news/274178958/modi-hails-pecial-relations-after-putin-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:13:04 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178956/putin-secures-decade-long-rule Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:48 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178953/putin-navalny-would-have-been-part-of-prisoner-swap-with-west Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:47 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178953/putin-navalny-would-have-been-part-of-prisoner-swap-with-west <![CDATA[EU Rejects Illegitimate Russian Elections in Occupied Ukraine]]> In a resolute stance against the recent Russian presidential elections held in the occupied Ukrainian regions, the European Union has officially declared its non-recognition of the process. Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, issued a statement on behalf of the Community countries outlining their strong condemnation and concerns.

The EU's position reflects deep-seate]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178945/eu-rejects-illegitimate-russian-elections-in-occupied-ukraine Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:44 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178945/eu-rejects-illegitimate-russian-elections-in-occupied-ukraine <![CDATA[Oil Prices Hit 5-Month Highs]]> In the oil market, the upward trend continues at the beginning of the new week, with prices rising to nearly 5-month highs due to increasing geopolitical risks related to supply disruptions. This surge is driven by a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries, reported by Reuters.

As of 11:00 AM Bulgarian time, Brent crude oil futures reached over $86 per barrel, while futures for U.S. West Texas Int]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178944/oil-prices-hit-5-month-highs Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:43 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178944/oil-prices-hit-5-month-highs <![CDATA[Presence of NATO Troops in Ukraine Confirmed]]> Spanish newspaper El Pais has reported that NATO servicemen are already stationed in Ukraine, overseeing weapon deliveries, conducting intelligence operations, and providing training to the Ukrainian military.

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent remarks regarding the potential deployment of Western troops to Ukraine have sparked debate on the subject and indirectly confirmed the presence of NATO personnel i]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178943/presence-of-nato-troops-in-ukraine-confirmed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:43 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178943/presence-of-nato-troops-in-ukraine-confirmed <![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.russianews.net/news/274178941/putin-praised-by-north-korea-faces-western-criticism-post-elections Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:42 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178940/kremlin-proposes-buffer-zone-on-ukrainian-controlled-territory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:42 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178858/ex-soviet-state-rejects-pro-russia-regional-leader Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:14:29 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178853/us-japan-urge-nations-not-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-orbit Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:05:14 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178853/us-japan-urge-nations-not-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-orbit <![CDATA[Heroic, Cloud9 secure advancement at PGL Major Copenhagen]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178847/heroic-cloud9-secure-advancement-at-pgl-major-copenhagen Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:55:18 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178847/heroic-cloud9-secure-advancement-at-pgl-major-copenhagen <![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.russianews.net/news/274178803/eu-applicant-is-dependent-on-us-romanian-pm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:13:26 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178803/eu-applicant-is-dependent-on-us-romanian-pm <![CDATA[Russia thwarts Ukrainian incursion attempt with precision strike]]> A sabotage and reconnaissance unit was stopped while attempting to cross into Russia's Belgorod Region, according to the Defense Ministry

Kiev's forces sought to mount a cross-border attack on Russia's Belgorod Region but were foiled in their efforts by border guards, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Monday. A sabotage and reconnaissance unit spotted near the border was hit in ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178802/russia-thwarts-ukrainian-incursion-attempt-with-precision-strike Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:13:22 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178802/russia-thwarts-ukrainian-incursion-attempt-with-precision-strike <![CDATA[Russia thwarts Ukrainian incursion attempt with precision strike (VIDEO)]]> A sabotage and reconnaissance unit was stopped while attempting to cross into Russia's Belgorod Region, according to the Defense Ministry

Kiev's forces sought to mount a cross-border attack on Russia's Belgorod Region but were foiled in their efforts by border guards, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement o]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178770/russia-thwarts-ukrainian-incursion-attempt-with-precision-strike-video Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:28:43 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178770/russia-thwarts-ukrainian-incursion-attempt-with-precision-strike-video <![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.russianews.net/news/274178663/nato-chief-visits-georgia-to-discuss-cooperation-path-to-membership Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:36:20 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178663/nato-chief-visits-georgia-to-discuss-cooperation-path-to-membership <![CDATA[Swiatek and Alcaraz claim the spoils at Indian Wells]]> Iga Swiatek cemented her place at the top of the women's tennis rankings and Carlos Alcaraz installed himself as heir apparent to Novak Djokovic following victories in the finals at the Indian Wells tournament in the United States on Sunday.

Swiatek's win over the ninth seed Maria Sakkari furnished her with her second title in California as well as 1000 points to push her lead over Aryna Sabalenka to more than 25]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178627/swiatek-and-alcaraz-claim-the-spoils-at-indian-wells Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:16:10 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178627/swiatek-and-alcaraz-claim-the-spoils-at-indian-wells <![CDATA[Russian forces strike meeting of top Ukrainian commanders MOD]]> Senior officials from the Security Service of Ukraine were targeted in the attack, 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.russianews.net/news/274178614/russian-forces-strike-meeting-of-top-ukrainian-commanders-mod Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:14:10 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178614/russian-forces-strike-meeting-of-top-ukrainian-commanders-mod <![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.russianews.net/news/274178612/nato-biggest-european-base-to-be-built-next-to-ukraine-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:14:07 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178611/kremlin-clarifies-putin-cordon-sanitaire-idea Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:14:02 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178611/kremlin-clarifies-putin-cordon-sanitaire-idea <![CDATA[Trump considering bringing back Manafort WaPo]]> The pardoned ex-lobbyist could be given a fundraising role for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, sources have claimed

Donald Trump could hire former lobbyist Paul Manafort for his presidential election campaign, sources have told the Washington Post. Manafort was convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2018 after being linked to the 'Russiagate' saga, before being pardoned by Tr]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178608/trump-considering-bringing-back-manafort-wapo Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:58 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178608/trump-considering-bringing-back-manafort-wapo <![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.russianews.net/news/274178607/modi-hails-india-russia-relations-as-pecial-after-putin-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:55 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178604/ukrainian-py-arrested-in-eu-state-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:48 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178601/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory-berlin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:45 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178598/moldova-is-dependent-on-us-romanian-pm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:41 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178598/moldova-is-dependent-on-us-romanian-pm <![CDATA[No Brain Injuries Among 'Havana Syndrome' Patients, New Study Finds]]> Washington - An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats and other government employees who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed 'Havana syndrome, ' researchers reported Monday.

The National Institutes of Health's nearly five-year study offers no explanation for symptoms including headaches, balance problems and difficulties with thinking and sleep that were fi]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178494/no-brain-injuries-among-havana-syndrome-patients-new-study-finds Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:05:08 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178494/no-brain-injuries-among-havana-syndrome-patients-new-study-finds <![CDATA[Mine collapse traps 13 in Russia's Far East, rescue underway]]> MOSCOW, March 18 (Xinhua)--Some thirteen people could be trapped under rubble after a mine collapse in Russia's Amur Region in the Far East, local emergency services said on Monday.

"According to preliminary information, thirteen people may be under the rubble after a rock collapse at the mine," local RIA news agency reported, citing the emergency authorities.

Rescue team has been dispatched to the scene,]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178469/mine-collapse-traps-13-in-russia-far-east-rescue-underway Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:44:02 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178469/mine-collapse-traps-13-in-russia-far-east-rescue-underway <![CDATA[Russia demands Germany recognizes siege of Leningrad as genocide]]> Moscow's embassy has demanded that Berlin accept responsibility for the atrocities of the Third Reich

Russia has issued a formal demand that Germany officially acknowledge the siege of Leningrad during World War II, and other atrocities committed by the Third Reich in the USSR, as acts of genocide.

RT has seen ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178705/russia-demands-germany-recognizes-siege-of-leningrad-as-genocide Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:10:21 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178705/russia-demands-germany-recognizes-siege-of-leningrad-as-genocide <![CDATA[Russia demands Germany recognizes Leningrad siege as genocide]]> Moscow's embassy has demanded that Berlin accept responsibility for the atrocities of the Third Reich

Russia has issued a formal demand that Germany officially acknowledge the siege of Leningrad during World War II, and other atrocities committed by the Third Reich in the USSR, as acts of genocide.

RT has seen ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178667/russia-demands-germany-recognizes-leningrad-siege-as-genocide Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:10:21 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178667/russia-demands-germany-recognizes-leningrad-siege-as-genocide <![CDATA[Russia demands that Germany recognize Leningrad siege as genocide]]> Moscow's embassy has demanded that Berlin accept responsibility for the atrocities of the Third Reich

Russia has issued a formal demand that Germany officially acknowledge the siege of Leningrad during World War II, and other atrocities committed by the Third Reich in the USSR, as acts of genocide.

RT has seen ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178458/russia-demands-that-germany-recognize-leningrad-siege-as-genocide Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:10:21 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178458/russia-demands-that-germany-recognize-leningrad-siege-as-genocide <![CDATA[Putin wins with 87.28 pct of vote after counting complete: CEC]]>

]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178417/putin-wins-with-8728-pct-of-vote-after-counting-complete-cec Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:05:01 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178459/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory---berlin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:03:29 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178459/scholz-wont-congratulate-putin-on-election-victory---berlin <![CDATA[UN chief calls on nuke weapon states to champion disarmament]]> UNITED NATIONS, March 18 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on nuclear weapon states to lead the way toward nuclear disarmament, including an agreement on no first use.

Nuclear weapons are the most destructive weapons ever invented, capable of eliminating all life on Earth. Today, these weapons are growing in power, range and stealth, he told a Security Council meeting on nuclear ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178389/un-chief-calls-on-nuke-weapon-states-to-champion-disarmament Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:49:01 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178389/un-chief-calls-on-nuke-weapon-states-to-champion-disarmament <![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.russianews.net/news/274178377/moscow-slams-osce-for-ignoring-killing-of-russian-civilians Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:20:37 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178349/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:14 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178349/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[Ukrainian 'spy' arrested in EU state - media]]> 33-year-old woman surveilled a Russian ship unloading ammonia at "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]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178378/ukrainian-py-arrested-in-eu-state---media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:08:15 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178378/ukrainian-py-arrested-in-eu-state---media <![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.russianews.net/news/274178262/china-comments-on-swiss-proposed-ukraine-peace-talks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:15:56 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178262/china-comments-on-swiss-proposed-ukraine-peace-talks <![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.russianews.net/news/274178232/kremlin-clarifies-putin-comments-on-navalny-swap Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:06:54 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178232/kremlin-clarifies-putin-comments-on-navalny-swap <![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.russianews.net/news/274178263/kremlin-denies-navalny-swap-talks-with-west Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:06:54 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178263/kremlin-denies-navalny-swap-talks-with-west <![CDATA["Winning the trophy means a lot because I overcame....": Alcaraz following Indian Wells Open title win]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178099/winning-the-trophy-means-a-lot-because-i-overcame-alcaraz-following-indian-wells-open-title-win Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:18:51 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178099/winning-the-trophy-means-a-lot-because-i-overcame-alcaraz-following-indian-wells-open-title-win <![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.russianews.net/news/274178921/modi-hails-pecial-relations-after-putin-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:08:42 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178921/modi-hails-pecial-relations-after-putin-victory <![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.russianews.net/news/274178121/modi-hails-india-russia-relations-as-pecial-after-putin-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:08:42 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178121/modi-hails-india-russia-relations-as-pecial-after-putin-victory <![CDATA[Blinken Warns Democracy Summit of Dangers of Disinformation]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that in a year where more than half the world will be holding elections, new technologies including social media and artificial intelligence have made disinformation a greater threat than ever.

Speaking to the third Summit for Democracy in Seoul Monday, Blinken added that while those technologies have dramatically accelerated the already fast-changing information enviro]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:05:12 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation <![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.russianews.net/news/274178085/kremlin-clarifies-putin-cordon-sanitaire-idea Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:48 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177978/us-is-not-a-democracy-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:37:14 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177963/look-forward-to-working-together-pm-modi-congratulates-russian-president-putin-on-his-re-election <![CDATA[EU state praises India for freeing ship from Somali pirates]]> The South Asian country's navy has rescued a Bulgarian merchant vessel that was under the control of hijackers for three months

Bulgaria has thanked India for freeing a merchant vessel hijacked by Somali pirates in December amid ongoing turmoil in the Red Sea region. The ship, the MV Ruen, had seven Bulgarian national]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177949/eu-state-praises-india-for-freeing-ship-from-somali-pirates Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:24 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177949/eu-state-praises-india-for-freeing-ship-from-somali-pirates <![CDATA[Putin wins with 87.3 pct of votes after 99.83 pct ballots counted: CEC]]>

]]> http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177791/putin-wins-with-873-pct-of-votes-after-9983-pct-ballots-counted-cec <![CDATA[Oil prices hit four-month high]]> Brent futures topped $86 per barrel on Monday

Crude prices soared to $86 per barrel on Monday, hitting a four-month high, with industry experts attributing the surge to China's strong economic data and Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Global benchmark Brent futures have risen by 4% since last ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177950/oil-prices-hit-four-month-high Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:43:14 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177950/oil-prices-hit-four-month-high <![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.russianews.net/news/274177951/putin-scores-historic-win-in-russian-presidential-election---official-results Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:29:24 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177712/troops-from-nato-states-operating-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:07 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177711/russia-could-establish-cordon-sanitaire-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:04 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177710/stepson-of-ukraine-top-general-guards-russian-consulate-images Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:00 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177709/kiev-ambassador-to-sweden-incensed-by-prostitution-joke Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:56 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177708/ukrainian-commanders-meeting-hit-moscow Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:52 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177707/ukrainian-neighbor-building-largest-nato-base-in-europe-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:49 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177705/11-dead-after-week-of-ukrainian-strikes-on-russian-region-official Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:42 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:38 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes <![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 hea]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177730/11-dead-after-week-of-ukrainian-strikes-on-russian-region---official Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:09:39 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177730/11-dead-after-week-of-ukrainian-strikes-on-russian-region---official <![CDATA[Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on Russia's sham presidential election]]> March 18, 2024 - Ottawa - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

"Canada is deeply concerned by the flawed electoral process that concluded in Russia on March 17, 2024. Russia has violated international commitments on the conduct of elections that it had previously accepted, including those in the 1990 Copenhagen Documen]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177737/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-russia-sham-presidential-election Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177737/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-russia-sham-presidential-election <![CDATA[Polish Farmers Block Two Border Crossings with Germany]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Polish farmers blocked two border crossings with Germany on Monday, local police said, as protests against European Union environmental regulations and cheap imports sweep the bloc.

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Farmers in Poland and across the EU have been calling for changes to restrictions placed on them by the EU's Green Deal plan to tackle climate change, and for the re-imposition of custo]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177482/polish-farmers-block-two-border-crossings-with-germany Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:37:12 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177482/polish-farmers-block-two-border-crossings-with-germany <![CDATA[Russian forces strike meeting of top Ukrainian commanders - MOD]]> Senior officials from the Security Service of Ukraine were targeted in the attack, 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.russianews.net/news/274178460/russian-forces-strike-meeting-of-top-ukrainian-commanders---mod Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:27:05 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274178460/russian-forces-strike-meeting-of-top-ukrainian-commanders---mod <![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.russianews.net/news/274177661/ukrainian-commanders-meeting-hit---moscow Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:27:05 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274178413/putin-reelected-in-landslide-west-blasts-election-as-illegal Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:20:29 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177662/russian-election-observers-from-africa-share-impressions Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:12:55 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177662/russian-election-observers-from-africa-share-impressions <![CDATA[Russia's election observers from Africa sharing their 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 access to the vote in presidential elections and to democracy, the Ugandan election observer Edson Rugumayo has claimed in an ]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177469/russia-election-observers-from-africa-sharing-their-impressions Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:12:55 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177469/russia-election-observers-from-africa-sharing-their-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.russianews.net/news/274177470/xi-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:03:49 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177327/ukraine-running-out-of-air-defense-missiles-wapo Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:13:03 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177326/troops-from-nato-states-fighting-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:56 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177325/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-images Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:52 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177324/european-nato-members-56bn-behind-on-military-spending-ft Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:48 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177322/ukraine-wont-extend-russian-gas-transit-deal-official Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:42 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177322/ukraine-wont-extend-russian-gas-transit-deal-official <![CDATA[Ukraine won't 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. Un]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177313/ukraine-wont-extend-russian-gas-transit-deal---official Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:56:53 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177313/ukraine-wont-extend-russian-gas-transit-deal---official <![CDATA[Foreign students attacked in India over Ramadan prayer]]> Police have identified around 25 people who broke into a university campus in Gujarat

At least two international students were injured in a mob attack in western India's Gujarat state, allegedly for offering namaz (a form of worship performed by Muslims) on campus. Police have identified around 25 people respo]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177247/foreign-students-attacked-in-india-over-ramadan-prayer Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:26:15 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177247/foreign-students-attacked-in-india-over-ramadan-prayer <![CDATA[Niger's junta revokes military deal with US]]> Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the US Department of Defence on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision follows a visit by US officials this week which was led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General Michael Langley, commander of t]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:11 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us <![CDATA[EU and Egypt agree 7.4bn deal focused on energy, migration]]> The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focused on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior Europea]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:07 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration <![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.

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Under Russia's presidential election regulations, a candidate who receives more than 50 percent of the votes wil]]> http://www.russianews.net/news/274177191/putin-set-to-win-after-9504-of-ballots-counted Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:37:09 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177014/troops-from-nato-countries-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:45 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177013/ukrainian-top-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:41 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274177012/europe-56bn-behind-on-nato-spending-target-ft Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:37 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274176997/ukraine-reports-downing-17-of-22-russian-drones Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:06:17 GMT http://www.russianews.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.russianews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:47:06 GMT http://www.russianews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election