WorldPingRussians on Friday began three days of voting in the country’s first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin’s political dominance.
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WorldPingPRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 18: Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since the Ukraine war. Since only parties loyal to Vladimir Putin are running, the elections are seen as nothing but a veneer of democracy.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingPresident Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he had ordered measures to shield France's key infrastructure and defence industry sites from increasing Russian hybrid attacks.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Poll reveals 71 percent in US believe Trump's team lacks a clear strategy for resolving the conflict.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingThe French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks' — full report at France 24.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
Nestlé is assessing its options after Russia placed the Swiss food giant’s local assets under temporary external administration.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CNBC World
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