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December 8, 2023

Putin announces presidential re-election bid, fifth term expected to be certain

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his bid for re-election, which will likely see him secure a fifth term in office, but his authority could potentially run to 2036.

December 8, 2023

Kremlin reapproves pandemic-inspired 3-day voting window for presidential election

The Russian government approved a three-day window for voting in the 2024 presidential election, continuing the accommodations originally conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 7, 2023

UK's David Cameron: 'Nonsense' that Ukraine is failing, says aid boosts US jobs

Former U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron argues that the U.S. can stimulate its own economy by sending additional military assistance to Ukraine.

December 7, 2023

Russian group accused of targeting UK politicians in malicious email-hacking campaign

U.K. government officials claim that Russia's intelligence services engaged in a cyberespionage campaign targeting prominent British politicians and civil servants.

December 7, 2023

Russia school shooting leaves 1 dead, multiple injured

A school shooting occurred in Russia on Thursday when a teenage girl shot several classmates, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, before taking her own life.

December 7, 2023

Russian presidential election set for March with Putin expected to win another term

Russia’s 2024 presidential election has been set for March 17 with Vladimir Putin widely expected to run and win another term in office despite the ongoing war with Ukraine.

December 6, 2023

US to assist Cyprus in crackdowns against anti-Russia sanctions violations

American and Cypriot officials are set to launch a collaborative effort to assist investigations into sanctions violations by Russian oligarchs.

December 6, 2023

Protest by Polish truckers holding up military aid, supplies to Ukraine

A protest by truckers in Poland has led to a backup of military aid and supplies to Ukraine's armed forces. The protesters want to end Ukrainian truckers' permit-free access to the EU.

December 6, 2023

Putin makes rare trip outside Russia for OPEC talks with Saudi Arabia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the Middle East to meet with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, where oil production levels will be discussed.

December 5, 2023

US says Russia rejected proposal for release of Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich

According to the State Department, Russia has recently rejected a substantial new proposal for the release of former Marine Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.