US, most EU nations to boycott Putin’s inauguration over Ukraine war
Paris, France/London, UK Reuters The United States and most European Union nations will boycott a Kremlin ceremony to swear in Vladimir Putin for a new six-year term as president on Tuesday, but France and some other EU states were expected to send an envoy despite a plea by Kyiv. The varying diplomatic response by the […]
South Korea’s Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit
Seoul, South Korea Reuters South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday called fake news and disinformation based on AI and digital technology threats to democracy, as his country hosted a gathering of senior global officials including from Britain, the EU and the United States. Speaking at the opening of the Summit for Democracy, Yoon […]
Putin asks voters, including in annexed Ukrainian areas, to determine Russia’s future
Moscow, Russia Reuters President Vladimir Putin appealed on Thursday to voters, including in annexed parts of Ukraine, to be united in determining Russia’s future by casting ballots in this week’s presidential election which he is all but certain to win. “It is vital to underscore our cohesion and resolve and move forward together. Every vote […]
Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war
Moscow, Russia Reuters President Vladimir Putin told the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the US sent troops to Ukraine, it would be considered a significant escalation of the conflict. Putin, speaking ahead of a 15th to 17th March election which is certain to give him another […]
‘Generation Putin’: Young Russians reflect on his 24 years in power
Reuters correspondents report from Russia…