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Ukraine hits Russia with major drone attack, targeting refinery

In Russia, voters are on the third and final day of casting ballots in the country's first wartime parliamentary election. Despite the voting however, Ukraine carried out what Moscow described as the "largest ever" drone attack on the Russian capital. Kyiv reportedly fired over 1.000 drones at the country, leaving two dead in the Moscow region and inflicting damage upon an oil refinery. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg.

Politics

Russia: Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow kills 2

An oil refinery was hit in one of the largest attacks so far on the Russian capital, as the country holds a parliamentary election. Meanwhile, at least four people were killed in Russian strikes in Ukraine's Kyiv region.

World

German-Russian relations at freezing point

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed the once-close relationship between Moscow and Berlin. Yet the far-right AfD is calling for a normalization of relations.

World

Germany sets its sights on Russia's shadow fleet

The German government wants to follow other EU countries and take more decisive action against Russia's shadow fleet, accusing it of helping Moscow evade sanctions and carry out acts of sabotage.

World

Ukraine, Russia set for new round of US-mediated talks

New trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US could begin in October, according to Kyiv and Moscow. Few expect a breakthrough, but Ukraine is seeking a partial de-escalation to help it get through the winter.

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Politics

Russia votes in parliamentary election as war in Ukraine drags on

Polls opened in Russia's Far East on Friday as the country began three days of voting for its parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kremlin's main party, United Russia, is poised to keep its grip on power alongside other parties aligned with President Vladimir Putin, as the only party that criticised the war was removed from the ballot.