Russia launches rival games, IOC calls for boycott
The IOC slams Russia’s “Friendship Games” as a politicized rival to the Olympics and urges the sporting world to boycott the event.
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Putin wins Russian presidency with 87.29 percent of vote
99.75% of ballots counted after 3-day presidential election that saw record turnout of 77.44%, according to election authority chief
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Putin dominates Russia’s presidential election
Putin dominates Russia’s presidential exit polls with a commanding 87 percent.
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Niger severs military ties with US
Niger’s military government ends its military partnership with the US, leaving roughly 1,000 US troops stationed uncertain.
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Ukrainian city of Odesa devastated by deadly Russian missiles
Russian missiles bombard Ukraine’s Odesa, resulting in casualties including rescue workers, in an attack condemned by President Volodymyr Zelensky as “vile”.
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Transnistria vote sparks dispute between Moldova and Russia
Moldova and Russia are at odds over Russia’s plan to open polling stations in Transnistria, a breakaway region, for the upcoming presidential election.
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Ukraine should have courage for white flag negotiations — Pope
Pope Francis calls on Ukraine to negotiate with the “courage of the white flag” in an effort to end the war with Russia.
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Germany accuses Putin of orchestrating Ukraine wiretap leak
Tensions rise as Germany accuses Putin of information warfare through leaked army talks on Taurus missile aid for Ukraine.
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ECOWAS in dialogue with juntas, lifts restrictions on Guinea, Mali
ECOWAS signals a shift by lifting some sanctions on Guinea and Mali, aiming to re-engage with the military-led governments and resume dialogue.
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Zimbabwe accepts Russian wheat as El Nino looms
Free Russian wheat arrives in sanctioned Zimbabwe, offering relief but sparking debate about its motives.
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