The Kremlin hasn’t invited international observers from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe to scrutinise whether the Russian presidential elections are being held in a fair and free way. Source: Russian election LIVE: Vladimir Putin builds ‘menu of manipulation’ to guarantee win
By Agence France-Presse Despite several rounds of sanctions levied by Western powers over the war in Ukraine, the Russian economy registered strong growth in 2023 after a recession the previous year. Fuelled by increased public spending – particularly military spending – other industrial sectors also benefited from the war in Ukraine, with the country’s economic […]
By IFP Media Wire European countries intend to create yet another “capability coalition” to arm Ukrainian soldiers with long-range weapons, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated, echoing an initiative floated by French President Emmanuel Macron. Source: Germany backs French push to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons Category: Media Wire, Europe, France, Germany, Russia-Ukraine war