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Putin asks voters, including in annexed Ukrainian areas, to determine Russia’s future

Moscow, Russia Reuters President Vladimir Putin appealed on Thursday to voters, including in annexed parts of Ukraine, to be united in determining Russia’s future by casting ballots in this week’s presidential election which he is all but certain to win. “It is vital to underscore our cohesion and resolve and move forward together. Every vote […]

Moscow says US behind Kremlin drone attack, air raid sirens sound in Kyiv

An explosion of a drone is seen in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 4th May, 2023.

Kyiv, Ukraine Reuters Russia said on Thursday that the United States was behind an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin aiming to kill President Vladimir Putin, and air raid sirens sounded again in Kyiv as darkness fell following attacks the previous night. Reuters witnesses heard gunfire and repeated heavier explosions near the centre of Kyiv. […]

Russia shifts stance on hospital bombing that sparked world outrage

Ukraine Mariupol hospital bombing

London, UK Reuters Russia shifted its stance over the bombing of a Ukrainian hospital in the city of Mariupol, with a mix of statements on Thursday that veered between aggressive denials and a call by the Kremlin to establish clear facts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said three people including a child had been killed in […]