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Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army?
The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia’s war in Ukraine seemingly stalls.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’
Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia’s revenues to impede its war efforts.
From: NewsFeed
Zelenskyy: Putin is making the world ‘more dangerous’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that Russia’s “never-ending war” could spread throughout Europe.
Published On 23 Sep 2026
Putin’s party wins supermajority in Russia’s parliamentary election
Victory of United Russia party strengthens Putin’s hand even as the war with Ukraine grows more unpopular.
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Russia election results show Putin’s party winning: What we know
With more than 90 percent votes counted, Putin’s United Russia appears poised for a landslide win.
At least three killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia
Moscow mayor says Russia has intercepted 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 directed at the capital.
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Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.
Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
New law allows tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil, including China and India.
Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, has been critical of the war in Ukraine.
From: Inside Story
Do elections in Russia make a difference?
Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
The view from Russia: ‘No party can be antiwar’ in parliamentary election
First vote since Russia invaded Ukraine seen as a sham by some and an opportunity to strengthen nationalism by others.
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