(BBC) Kremlin challenger Boris Nadezhdin says he has collected enough signatures to stand as a candidate in Russia’s upcoming presidential election. The former local councillor has become known for his relatively outspoken criticism of Mr. Putin and of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Nadezhdin said he handed over more than the 100,000 required signatures
(BBC) Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a rare trip abroad to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. Expected discussion topics included the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as oil production, with the UAE president. The UAE is currently hosting the COP28 UN climate summit. Mr. Putin, who has barely left
(BBC) The US has announced it will send controversial weapons to Ukraine as part of more than $1bn (£800m) in military and humanitarian aid. Russia condemned the move to equip US Abrams tanks with shells strong enough to pierce conventional tank armour. They are made of depleted uranium – a by-product of uranium enrichment stripped
(BBC) Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences to the victims of Wednesday’s plane crash, describing Prigozhin as a “talented businessman”. In a televised address, he said the Wagner boss “made serious mistakes in life, but also sought to achieve the necessary results”. And he warned that the investigation into the crash would take
(BBC) South Africa plans to change its law so that it has the power to decide whether or not to arrest a leader wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), a deputy minister has told the BBC. Obed Bapela’s remarks come amid intense speculation over whether South Africa stands by its invitation to Russia’s President
(BBC) Escalation. It’s become President Putin’s watchword. And we saw more of it today. “Russia suspends its participation in the New Start treaty,” announced the Kremlin leader in his state of the nation address as he blamed the West. New Start is the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and America. It limits
(BBC) Vladimir Putin has vowed to continue attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure despite millions being left without electricity or water. “Yes, we do that. But who started it?” the Russian president said at an awards ceremony in the Kremlin. He said that criticism of Russian strikes would “not interfere with our combat missions”. Moscow has been
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