Ukrainian strikes rock Russia as vote cements Putin’s grip
Saturday, 16 March 2024 Ukrainian airstrikes killed two individuals and caused a fire at an oil facility in Russia on Saturday, during the ongoing presidential elections under President Vladimir Putin. The voting process has been disrupted by increased Ukrainian attacks and infiltration of pro-Ukrainian groups into Russian territory. Fresh bombardments prompted authorities to close schools and shopping centres in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin is set to tighten his grip on the country he has ruled since the turn of the century, with early results from Russia’s stage-managed election indicating a predictably large victory for the Kremlin leader in a result that was a foregone conclusion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is expecting a counteroffensive this spring, and is calling on help from allies for more weapons to fight Russia's invasion. CBS News senior..
US Intelligence Confirms , IS Involvement With Deadly , Moscow Concert Attack.
On March 22, an attack on Russia's
Crocus City Hall concert venue
killed at least 137 people. .
Associated Press..
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Saturday, 16 March 2024
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