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MEPs face European Parliament backlash over controversial meeting with Russian lawmakers

A controversial meeting between European lawmakers and Russian State Duma MPs sparked outrage among other MEPs, who said it violated European Parliament rules and demanded disciplinary action.

Euronews

Op Sindoor global blitz: Loud at home, lost overseas

Fifty-nine politicians. Thirty-two countries. A high-profile tour funded by crores in taxpayers’ money.

Newslaundry

Russia Moves To Criminalize Anti-Natalist Propaganda

Russia's State Duma moves to ban anti-child propaganda, citing national security concerns and traditional values.

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Russia's presidential election: Three Putin challengers but little suspense

President Vladimir Putin faces just three rivals in Russia's March 15-17 presidential election after anti-war candidates were barred from running. But Leonid Slutsky, Nikolai Kharitonov and Vladislav Davankov do not pose much of a challenge for the Russian leader, who is all but guaranteed to secure another six-year term.

France 24

Russian lawmakers approve bill to seize property from army critics

The State Duma, parliament’s lower house, approved the bill by a 395-3 vote in the first of three required readings.

Al Jazeera

Russian lawmakers to debate seizing property of those who ‘discredit’ army

A bill to be voted on next week aims to confiscate assets of Russians spreading ‘false’ information amid Ukraine war.

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv accused of drone attack on Russian oil depot in Klintsy – as it happened

Strike on Friday targeted a Rosneft oil storage facility about 50km from the Ukrainian border, in Russian town of Klintsy, officials saidAt a glance: what we know on day 696

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Putin Nominated for 2024 Reelection, Medvedev Urges Unity

Russia’s ruling party backs Putin's bid for reelection, while a lesser-known candidate advocating for peace in Ukraine edges closer to formal candidacy.

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Russia election 2024: Vladimir Putin to campaign as defender of traditional values

The Kremlin is rallying support for Vladimir Putin’s election to a fifth presidential term by pitching him as the defender of traditional Russian values against the “liberal” West, as the war in Ukraine grinds on with no resolution in sight.

The Times of India

Russia set to hold presidential election in March 2024

Vladimir Putin is widely expected to run again after constitutional reforms he orchestrated in 2020 to help extend term.

Al Jazeera

Russia to require foreigners to sign ‘loyalty agreement’

Visitors would be required to respect Russian values and laws that ensure the country’s national interest.

Al Jazeera

Russian lawmakers pass a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures to protect 'traditional values'

Russian lawmakers passed a toughened version of a bill on Friday that outlaws gender-affirming procedures, annuls marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and bars transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents

The Independent UK

Russia launches first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days

Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a drone attack on the capital Kyiv

The Independent UK

Putin signs bill to rename Russia's WWII victory day

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law on Saturday to rename the "Day of the End of World War II" on Sept. 3 to the "Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan and the end of World War II."

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Russia moves to legalise prisoners fighting in Ukraine war

Amnesty to be legally offered to criminals and crime suspects who agree to serve in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Russian Duma votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal

The lower house of Russia's parliament has voted unanimously to formally pull out of a Cold War-era security deal more than eight years after Moscow halted its participation

Reuters

Russian parliament votes to introduce life sentences for treason

Russian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to introduce life sentences for those convicted of treason, part of a concerted drive since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine to step up punishment of dissenters and perceived traitors.

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