EU and NATO condemn Russian election as neither free nor fair

The EU and NATO said on Thursday an election in Russia set to see Vladimir Putin re-elected president would not be free or fair because the Kremlin has crushed all opposition.

The EU and NATO said on Thursday an election in Russia set to see Vladimir Putin re-elected president would not be free or fair because the Kremlin has crushed all opposition.

In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russian scientists were on the verge of creating vaccines for cancer, offering hope to patients worldwide.

Russian President Vladimir Putin weighed in on the upcoming US presidential election, describing Democratic incumbent Joe Biden as "more predictable" than his predecessor, Donald Trump.

In a historic move, BRICS, the economic bloc initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has officially admitted five new countries into its fold.

Russia has initiated new strikes against Ukraine, targeting the northeastern city of Kharkiv with Iranian-made "Shahed" drones, according to local authorities.

Russia has officially scheduled the presidential election for March 17, a move widely anticipated to pave the way for Vladimir Putin's continued dominance.

President Joe Biden, eager to showcase US leadership in the face of Beijing and Moscow, this week leads another major summit, but this time the guests will include Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made it clear on Sunday that he was not ready for negotiations with Russia unless Russian forces withdrew from Ukrainian territory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Tuesday for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the robust relationship between the two countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that despite the sanctions imposed by Western nations following Russia's offensive in Ukraine, the country will continue to export grain next year.