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EU finally boosts defence investment into arms production as Ukraine runs out of ammo
European Nato countries are ramping up their defence investments, with plans to collectively spend almost $500bn this year.
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Polish fashion giant LPP’s stock price collapses after sale of Russian business reported as faked
LPP fiercely denied the report, which knocked its stock price nearly 36% in one day.
Poland revives ties with Berlin and Paris in push to help Ukraine
The underlying premise of the summit was to acknowledge that stopping Russia in Ukraine now will come at a much smaller cost than having to stop it later at the EU's gates.
Putin declares victory in “obviously not free nor fair” presidential election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a sweeping victory in the country's presidential election, after apparently winning 87% of the vote.
Putin says he agreed Navalny prisoner swap
Speaking in Moscow on March 17 following the release of presidential election exit polls, Putin broke his silence on Navalny’s death. The president asserted that he had consented to a prisoner exchange involving Navalny just days before he died.
Russians go to the polls, but would-be protesters have few options against Putin's election juggernaut
A few brave Russian attempted to protest against the stage manage presidential elections on March 15-17. A video posted on social media showed a woman in Moscow's Otradnoye district pouring a bottle of the green antiseptic zelenka into a ballot box.
Polls open in Russia as Putin seeks fifth term in office
No genuine opposition figure has been allowed to appear on the ballot
‘Russian warship, go f–k yourself’: EU rejects Ukrainian trademark application
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has once again rejected a request by Ukraine’s State Border Guard to register the slogan "Russian warship, go f**k yourself” as a trademark.
Russia’s Medvedev presents ‘peace plan’ including ‘complete surrender’ of Ukraine
Writing on Telegram, President Vladimir Putin's close ally published what he called a “soft Russian formula for peace,” comprised of seven points that would see Ukraine pay compensation to Moscow and give up its entire territory.
EU agrees to create $5.5bn Ukraine Assistance Fund
Germany wins concession that bilateral support be considered as contributions to the fund.
Tusk schedules Ukraine summit with Macron and Scholz
The so-called Weimar Triangle has sprung back to life under the Polish premier after an eight-year lull under the previous government of Law and Justice.
Russia ready for nuclear war, warns Putin
Speaking to Russia 1, a state-run television channel, Putin emphasises that while a nuclear confrontation is not imminent, Russia is technologically prepared for this potential scenario.
Russian oil refineries set ablaze in second day of Ukrainian attacks
Relentless attacks on Russian refineries have led to widespread disruptions in the nation's energy supply chain.
EU lifts sanctions from Yandex founder
Netherlands-based Yandex NV, which holds all the non-Russian assets, announced its exit from the Russian market on February 5.
Kremlin reportedly planning government reshuffle after Putin’s re-election
However, no significant changes in domestic and foreign policy are expected, and there are no signs that any plans for a successor for Putin himself are on the horizon.
Navalny chief of staff attacked with hammer
Leonid Volkov, the former chief of staff of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, was violently assaulted near his residence in Vilnius on March 12.
Pro-Ukraine Russian militias claim to have taken control of villages in Belgorod and Kursk Regions
Three pro-Ukraine Russian paramilitary groups have claimed to have crossed into Russian territory and engaged in combat with government troops.
Putin fires Navy chief after series of humiliating defeats
Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired the commander of the country’s navy after suffering a number of humiliating losses in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian car bomb kills Russian collaborator ahead of presidential election
Svitlana Samoilenko, who served as the Russian-appointed deputy mayor of the city in the Zaporizhzhia Region, was killed by an improvised explosive device placed under her vehicle on March 6.
Record Czech poll support for ANO as its leader adopts Kremlin-appeasing narrative
Leaked emails reveals how former premier wanted to target foreign minister's family.