Russian anti-war candidate Boris Nadezhdin says he is barred from election
Boris Nadezhdin, an anti-war presidential candidate in Russia, has been banned from running against Vladimir Putin due to irregularities found in the signatures of support he submitted.
Nadezhdin's campaign against the war in Ukraine has captured people's attention and he plans to challenge the ruling against his candidacy in the country's supreme court. [ more ]
What Will Putin Discuss at His Big Annual News Conference?
President Putin is holding his annual year-end news conference at a critical moment for the war in Ukraine.
Putin is expected to address topics such as the war in Ukraine, Russia's military production, and the resilience of the country's wartime economy. [ more ]
Many Russian immigrants in California buy propaganda that Nazis thrive in Ukraine
Russian propaganda is powerful in shaping perceptions of the war in Ukraine, influencing how people view the conflict and historical narratives. [ more ]
A Russian Dissident's Fraught Path to Canadian Citizenship
Maria Kartasheva, a Russian dissident, faced a seven-month struggle to become a Canadian citizen due to criminal charges in Russia for criticizing the war in Ukraine.
Kartasheva's case gained public support and she eventually took her oath in a virtual ceremony, avoiding the possibility of an eight-year prison sentence in Russia. [ more ]
As Gaza reels, Ukraine war feels suddenly distant in Global South nations
Many Indians are unaware of the ongoing war in Ukraine due to the overshadowing of the Israel-Palestine conflict in the news.
Some Indians, like Ali Hussein, feel a personal connection to Ukraine and are supportive of their cause despite India's close ties with Russia. [ more ]
China's Xi Jinping meets top EU officials in Beijing DW 12/07/2023
European leaders meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks that address trade disputes and differences on the war in Ukraine.
The talks aim to address common interests such as climate change and health, but also discuss thorny issues like human rights and China's ties with Russia. [ more ]
Putin visits UAE, Saudi Arabia in rare foreign trip DW 12/06/2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, despite an arrest warrant against him from the International Criminal Court over the war in Ukraine.
Putin held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss energy cooperation, regional issues, and the war in Ukraine. [ more ]