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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill three as Zelenskyy in US for UN summit
Overnight missile and drone attacks hit several Ukrainian regions as world leaders gather in New York, US.
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Putin party retains majority in first vote since 2022 invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. France 24 International affairs editor, Oliver Farry, shares further insights from this election.
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Russia: Kremlin party dominates controlled vote
In Russia, early results from the parliamentary election show the Kremlin-backed United Russia party leading in the tightly controlled vote. The election, the country’s first parliamentary ballot held during wartime, began on Friday and concluded on Sunday, with around 111 million people eligible to vote. Moscow’s mayor said voting went ahead as planned despite Ukrainian drone attacks. Charlotte Hughes reports.
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Putin party retains majority in first vote since 2022 invasion of Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Live: Russia says it hit Ukrainian cargo vessels, Izmail port and logistics centre
The Russian defence ministry said on Monday its forces hit multiple targets in Ukraine, including two cargo vessels used for the military, a gas distribution station, Izmail port infrastructure and the BDU Logistic centre in the Kyiv region. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in "largest ever" attack on Moscow
Russia is completing its three-day vote for the Duma this Sunday – the first since its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The election was organised for the first time also in the Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia, and it was marked by Ukrainian drone strikes at various areas - mainly Moscow. Details by Shirli Sitbon.
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Moscow attacked by more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones
This is the moment a drone exploded as it hit an apartment building in Moscow.
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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.
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Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia
Moscow mayor says Russia has intercepted 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 directed at the capital.
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Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says
Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.
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Ukraine steps up measures to protect railways
As Russia increases its attacks on Ukraine's rail infrastructure, the Ukrainian government has called for help to replace destroyed locomotives and is making plans to keep passengers safe.
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Ukrainian children learn ancient warrior skills amid modern war
Ukrainian children are learning the skills of 17th-century Cossack warriors – the communities that played a central role in Ukraine history, known for their military skills and horsemanship. But for these students, it is more than a history lesson. It is a chance to escape the reality of growing up during war. Story by Charlotte Lam.
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Live: Russia reports cyberattacks as parliamentary vote enters second day
Russia said Saturday that its electronic voting system in Moscow had come under “powerful” cyberattacks overnight, as parliamentary elections entered their second day. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday accused Ukraine of seeking to “hinder” the vote, a claim Kyiv has not publicly addressed. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.
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A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.
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Russia's drone war comes to Moldova and Romania
Incursions by Russian drones into Moldovan and Romanian airspace are increasingly common. This week the Ukrainian president's plane was stopped from taking off from Chisinau. Observers suspect the attacks are deliberate.