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Putin Celebrates Fifth Term Victory Amidst Quiet Protests in Russia
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Putin Celebrates Fifth Term Victory Amidst Quiet Protests in Russia

Vladimir Putin secured a fifth term as Russian President with an unsurprising victory, as initial election results showed a landslide win. Subdued protests and global disapproval serve as reminders of the challenges Putin faces in maintaining control amidst growing discontent. Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured his fifth term what he hails as a resounding victory in the country's recent elections, despite widespread criticism of the electoral process as undemocratic and lacking legitimacy. He's been in power since 1999 and this victory will make him the longest-serving leader in Russia for over 200 years. Addressing reporters in a post-election news conference, Putin portrayed his win as a validation of his controversial decision to order a military intervention in Ukraine...
Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks
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Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks

Russia launched a drone attack on a Ukraine grain exporting port on Monday. It happened hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan were due to hold talks in Sochi. Russia attacked the Danube River port of Izmail in Ukraine's southern Odesa region. The attack damaged warehouses and set buildings on fire. The attack came as the United Nations and Turkey are working to broker a deal to resume grain exports from Ukraine. Ukraine is a major exporter of wheat and corn. The war in Ukraine has disrupted global food supplies. The United Nations has warned that millions of people could face hunger if the blockade of Ukrainian ports is not lifted. The world is watching the talks between Putin and Erdogan as a critical opportunity. This opportunit...