By NEWS WIRES Ukraine is preparing for “big battles” against Moscow’s forces in the east of the country, officials in Kyiv said, as thousands of civilians flee in fear of an imminent Russian offensive. Source: Ukraine preparing for ‘big battles’ against Russian forces in the east as civilians flee Category: Europe
By FRANCE 24 French voters head to the polls for the first round of presidential elections on Sunday after a lacklustre campaign overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for full coverage of election day. Source: Live: Polls open in first round of France’s presidential election Category: France
By NEWS WIRES French citizens under lockdown in Covid-hit Shanghai will be unable to vote at a city polling station in Sunday’s tightly contested first round of the presidential election, France’s embassy in Beijing said on Friday. Source: French voters in Covid-hit Shanghai barred from casting presidential ballots Category: Asia / Pacific