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 Zelensky's decision to postpone his foreign visits amidst escalating tensions with Russia reflects the severity of the situation, coinciding with troubling reports of Russian forces..
Ukrainian officials press Biden to lift the ban on using U.S. arms against Russia, citing hindrance in targeting Russian forces near Kharkiv. Russian incursion sees tens of thousands of troops moving..
Ukraine's intelligence chief, Kirill Budanov, has openly acknowledged the worsening situation in the country, particularly in the north, where Moscow has seized multiple villages in the Kharkiv region...
Saturday, 16 March 2024
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