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Thousands of people turned up at polling stations across Russia on Sunday to take part in what the anti-Kremlin opposition said was a peaceful but symbolic political protest against the re-election of President Vladimir Putin. CBC | World News
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Russian elections: Staggering pictures show thousands in queue waiting to vote – in London
Most of those waiting in the queue were described as “silent and stoic” – although some did carry anti-Putin banners. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Ukraine hits Russian city, oil refinery on 2nd day of presidential vote, governor says
A Ukrainian missile attack killed two people in western Russia, and a separate drone strike set an oil refinery ablaze on Saturday, an official said, during the second day of an election that Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Kyiv of trying to disrupt. CBC | World News
Read More »2 Russian regions bordering Ukraine report attacks on eve of presidential election
Ukraine fired at least eight missiles into Russia’s Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12, local officials said Thursday. The attack was the latest salvo in Kyiv’s attempt to rattle the Kremlin on the eve of Russia’s presidential election, which is taking place amid a ruthless crackdown on dissent. CBC | World News
Read More »Russian elections: Meet the presidential candidates brave enough to take on Vladimir Putin
The Russian election commission has approved only three candidates to run alongside Vladimir Putin in the presidential election likely to hand the incumbent president power for six more years. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Ukraine hits Russian refinery almost 800 km from border as drone sophistication increases
Ukraine launched a wave of long-range drones against targets deep inside Russia on Tuesday, Russian officials said, hitting at least two oil facilities in the attack on eight regions of Russia in the latest display of Kyiv’s expanding drone capacity. CBC | World News
Read More »Vladimir Putin ‘fires’ Russian navy’s commander-in-chief as Black Sea disasters mount
Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, the commander-in-chief of the Russian navy, has been fired from his role, according to reports from Russia. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »A Russian missile exploded near Zelenskyy. Experts say the Ukrainian leader’s still Putin’s top target
The war in Ukraine brings daily dangers for all who live within its borders — including for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBC | World News
Read More »Russian drones used in Ukraine may include Western parts, ambassador says
The Russian ambassador to Canada said in an interview with CBC News that Western electronics might be found in Russian drones being used in Ukraine. CBC | World News
Read More »Russian missile strikes Odesa during Greek PM’s visit to port city with Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis were visiting the Black Sea port of Odesa on Wednesday when a Russian missile hit the infrastructure, close enough for leaders to see the strike. CBC | World News
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