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Nearly 100 people still missing after Moscow attack

As many as 95 people are still missing after last week's attack near Moscow when gunmen sprayed concertgoers with automatic weapons and set the venue on fire, a Russian news…

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UPDATED: Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine

Russia will not attack NATO, Putin says Putin says Russia will not attack Poland, Baltic states Putin says Western F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine MOSCOW, March 28 (Reuters)…

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Russian investigators to study request to probe Western involvement in ‘terrorism’

Russian state investigators said on Wednesday they would study a request from parliamentarians to investigate what they called the "organisation, financing, and conduct of terrorist acts" against Russia by the…

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Russian refineries targeted by Ukraine’s drones

March 25 (Reuters) - Rosneft's Kuibyshev oil refinery in Russia's city of Samara halted refining unit CDU-5, knocking out half of its capacity following a drone attack over the weekend,…

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Italy raises anti-terror surveillance after Moscow attack

The Italian National Committee for Public Order and Security on Monday decided to strengthen anti-terrorism monitoring in Italy in the wake of Friday's terror attack claimed by Islamic State at…

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Macron says intelligence shows Islamic State was behind Russia concert attack

Four alleged gunmen appear in Moscow court Russia questions U.S. assertions on IS claim Putin has suggested Ukrainian link Ukraine has denied any involvement MOSCOW, March 25 (Reuters) - France…

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UPDATED: Russia casts doubt on Islamic State responsibility for concert attack

Four alleged gunmen appear in Moscow court Russia questions U.S. assertions on IS claim Putin has suggested Ukrainian link Ukraine has denied any involvement MOSCOW, March 25 (Reuters) - Russia…

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One missile from Russia’s massive airstrike on Ukraine enters Polish airspace

Russia struck critical infrastructure in Ukraine's western region of Lviv with missiles early on Sunday, Kyiv said, in a major airstrike that saw one Russian cruise missile briefly fly into…

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Putin says concert attackers were fleeing to Ukraine when detained

MOSCOW, March 23 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that the four men who attacked a concert near Moscow were heading towards Ukraine when they were detained,…

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Ukraine says Russia preparing 100,000 troops, possibly for summer offensive push

Russia is preparing 100,000 troops who could be used for a possible new offensive push in Ukraine this summer or to replenish depleted units, the commander of Ukraine's ground forces…

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Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, ‘political will’

Over 150 missiles and drones fired in attack Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs air defences, political will Kyiv says Russia targeted energy facilities Over a million people cut off from power…

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World reaction to deadly shooting at Moscow concert hall

March 23 (Reuters) - Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons on concertgoers at a hall near Moscow on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in…

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UPDATED: Russia arrests suspected gunmen as concert toll soars to 115

11 arrested, including four suspected gunmen, Kremlin says Death toll jumps to 115 FSB says gunmen arrested heading to Ukraine border Ukraine has denied involvement; Islamic State claims attack By…

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Kremlin, in change of language, says Russia is ‘at war’ due to West’s role in Ukraine

Remarks show way conflict is sold to public is shifting Could open door to further militarisation of society Suggests conflict is of a prolonged more open-ended nature Underlines depth of…

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Russia warns Western banks of catastrophic consequences over asset confiscation

MOSCOW, March 22 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Friday said Western banks' legal departments understand the "catastrophic consequences" that would follow should the EU proceed with plans to confiscate Russian…

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Kremlin says it would prefer US told Kyiv to halt strikes on residential buildings not refineries

MOSCOW, March 22 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Friday commented on a media report that Washington had told Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries, saying it was a matter…

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Russia stages largest air strike of war on Ukraine’s energy facilities, Kyiv says

Over 150 missiles and drones fired in attack Kyiv says Russia targeted energy facilities Over a million people cut off from power in Ukraine Ukraine's largest dam hit but no…

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EU proposes hitting Russia, Belarus grain imports with tariffs

EU aim to curb Russian income and prevent market distortion EU says Russian farm exports low now, but could rise EU leaders debate response to months of farmer protests By…

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Russia, Ukraine see crisis eventually resolved through talks, China’s special envoy says

By Joe Cash BEIJING, March 22 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine both believe the conflict will end through negotiations, China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs said on Friday, even though…

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EU closer to using Russian asset profits for Ukraine arms

Leaders vow to move quickly with plan Scheme foresees 90% of proceeds going to arms fund Russia has condemned plan, Western banks concerned By Gabriela Baczynska and Andreas Rinke BRUSSELS,…

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EU, US discussed how to address China’s role as conduit for goods to Russia

By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - The European Union and its allies are considering steps to address the export from China of goods that could help Russia's military, including by…

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Kremlin will retaliate if the EU uses profits from Russian assets to arm Ukraine

MOSCOW, March 21 (Reuters) - Russia will take retaliatory measures in accordance with its own interests and use every legal mechanism at its disposal if the European Union uses profits…

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EU leaders to discuss using profits from Russian assets to arm Ukraine

Bloc's 27 national leaders aim to boost support for Kyiv Profits from frozen Russian assets could yield 3 bln euros/year No final decision expected at summit Leaders also to discuss…

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UPDATED: Russia launches largest missile attack on Kyiv in weeks

Russia fired more than 31 missiles at Ukraine overnight Damage caused even though all missiles were downed- Kyiv Zelenskiy urges allies to keep up air defences supplies By Olena Harmash…

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UN report documents Russian rights abuses in occupied Ukraine

KYIV, March 20 (Reuters) - The UN's Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) has released its first comprehensive report on the situation in the territories of Ukraine occupied since…

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Russia says CERN decision to cut science cooperation is unacceptable

MOSCOW, March 20 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday that a decision by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) to cut cooperation with Russian…

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Kremlin says the Russian election was absolutely clean

MOSCOW, March 20 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the presidential election was absolutely clean and that President Vladimir Putin had won a unique victory of unprecedented significance.…

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Russia gets new head of Navy after Black Sea Fleet suffers at hand of Ukraine

MOSCOW, (Reuters) - The new head of Russia's Navy was formally presented in his new role for the first time on Tuesday at a pomp-filled ceremony, the state RIA news…

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Russia’s Putin says he will consider China for his first trip in new term

March 20 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said late on Tuesday that he will consider China for his first overseas trip during his new presidential term that he secured…

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Russia conducts navy drills in Sea of Japan

March 20 (Reuters) - A detachment of Russia's Pacific Fleet ships conducted comprehensive naval exercises, including live fire, in the Peter the Great Gulf and Sea of Japan, Russia's Interfax…

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Russians vote for Putin must be accepted, Italy’s Salvini says

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini distanced himself on Monday from Western leaders' critical response to Vladimir Putin's landslide victory in Russia's presidential election, saying the voters' verdict must be…

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West decries Putin’s election win, China, India vow closer ties

Western governments lined up on Monday to condemn Vladimir Putin's landslide election victory as unfair and undemocratic, but China, India and North Korea congratulated the veteran Russian leader on extending…

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Kremlin says the only way to protect Russia is to create a buffer zone with Ukraine

MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that the only way to protect Russian territory from Ukrainian attacks was to create a buffer zone that would put…

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What are Putin’s top challenges in new six-year term?

By Mark Trevelyan LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin has won six more years in the Kremlin with a landslide victory in an election where he faced no serious…

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UPDATED: Reactions abroad to Russia’s presidential election

Following are reactions from foreign governments and officials to Russia's presidential election, which handed Vladimir Putin a landslide win and another six-year term in office, according to first official results…

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Ukraine downs 17 out of 22 Russia-launched drones, air force says

KYIV, March 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian air defence systems shot down 17 out of 22 Russian drones over nine Ukrainian regions in an attackthat caused a fire in a residential…

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Estonian PM Kallas to BBC: Putin afraid of war with NATO

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said in an interview to BBC that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is very good at sowing fear in Western societies, while he is also afraid of…

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Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3

Putin warns West over sending troops to Ukraine Putin says NATO personnel already in Ukraine Russia may take buffer zone out of Ukraine regions Putin says he approved exchange of…

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Putin wins Russia election in landslide with no serious competition

By Guy Faulconbridge and Andrew Osborn Putin wins 88% of vote - exit poll New term gives Putin six more years in power War hung over the election Ukraine strikes…

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Italy says Europe needs clear, united strategy against Russia

Europe should avoid "grand statements" and contradictions but rather have a clear and unified strategy against Russia with regards to its war in Ukraine, Italy's defence minister said, adding that…

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UPDATED: Breakaway Georgian region is discussing becoming part of Russia

MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) - South Ossetia, a region that broke away from Georgia and calls itself an independent state, has discussed becoming part of Russia with Moscow officials, Russian…

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UPDATED: Putin tightens grip on power in Russian election but thousands join noon protest

Putin due to win six more years in power War hangs over the election Ukraine strikes Russia with drones and rockets Thousands come out for 'Noon against Putin' protest More…

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UPDATED: Ukrainian drones have hit 12 Russian oil refineries, Kyiv source says

KYIV, March 17 (Reuters) - Long-range Ukrainian attack drones launched by the SBU domestic security service have hit 12 Russian oil refineries during the war so far, a Ukrainian intelligence…

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Finland moves to block asylum seekers from entering via Russia

By Essi Lehto HELSINKI, March 15 (Reuters) - Finland plans to adopt temporary legislation that will allow its border authorities to block asylum seekers seeking to enter its territory from…

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Ukrainian drones attack Russian oil refinery in Kaluga region

March 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine attacked a small oil refinery in Russia's Kaluga region with drones early on Friday, causing damage in an operation that was conducted by the GUR…

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Putin on brink of six more years in power as Russians vote

MOSCOW, March 15 (Reuters) - Russia began three days of voting on Friday in an presidential election that is set to extend the rule of Vladimir Putin by six more…

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Kremlin says Putin didn’t threaten to use nuclear weapons, U.S. took him out of context

MOSCOW, March 14 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said that comments on nuclear weapons that Russian President Vladimir Putin made in an interview with state media did not constitute a threat…

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Ukraine official: two Russian border regions are now active combat zones

A senior Ukrainian intelligence official said that armed groups he described as Russians opposed to the Kremlin were pressing an incursion into Russian territory and had turned two border regions…

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France’s Macron says Europe must be ready if Russia escalates

By Michel Rose PARIS, (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron called President Vladimir Putin's Russia an adversary that would not stop in Ukraine if it defeated Kyiv's troops in the…

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Russian election 2024: List of candidates and barred Putin challengers

By Andrew Osborn Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development. That will give the longest serving…

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Russia’s presidential election: the who, what and when?

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development. That will give the longest serving…

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Russia warns Ukraine war could spin out of control due to action of one or two NATO countries

MOSCOW, (Reuters) - Russia warned that the war in Ukraine could spin out of control and expand geographically due to the ill-considered actions of one or two member states from…

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UPDATED: Ukraine calls Russia’s election on occupied territories null and void

March 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian foreign ministry called voting for Russia's presidential election that is also being held in Ukraine's occupied territories illegal and void and called on its international…

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Russian elite expects Putin to reshuffle some positions after election win

Russia's elite is expecting President Vladimir Putin to reshuffle government positions to bring in younger people after what it sees as the formality of his resounding election victory this weekend, four sources…

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Vatican says Russian aggression must end to allow peace in Ukraine

The first condition for any negotiations to end the war in Ukraine is that Russia should halt its aggression, the second in command to Pope Francis said in a newspaper…

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Ukrainian drones and missiles strike Russian oil refineries, says Moscow

Ukraine pounded targets across Russia on Tuesday with at least 25 drones and seven missiles, Russia's defence ministry said, in a sweeping attack that one local official said had left…

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Russia to hold warship drills with Iran and China

MOSCOW, March 11 (Reuters) - A group of Russian warships has arrived in Iran for military exercises in which China will also take part, the Russian defence ministry said on…

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