Presidential elections start in Russia. Who are the facade counter-candidates

Starting today and until March 17, presidential elections are held in the Russian Federation. The ballot includes Vladimir Putin and three other front-runners. The current president is running for a fifth term, after in 2020, through a referendum, the supreme law of the country was amended, which allows him to aspire to two more consecutive terms. International experts claim that the results are predictable and the poll is an imitation of a democratic process.

Ukraine calls on OSCE to condemn Russia’s “presidential elections” in occupied territories

The OSCE and the entire international community should condemn the holding of the so-called "presidential elections" on the sovereign territory of Ukraine, temporarily occupied by Russia, Ukrinform reports.

Russian Mi-8 helicopter crashes in Magadan region

At least two people are dead after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter crashed in the far-east Magadan region of the country on the morning of March 14, Russian officials have said, The Kyiv Independent reports.

Regions of Ukraine and Russia were bombed

Russia has attacked a number of regions in Ukraine with drones and missiles. In the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation, one person was killed as a result of a drone attack, DW reports.

Klaus Iohannis Vows Support for Ukraine in NATO Bid

After declaring his candidacy for the NATO Secretary General position, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis emphasised in an interview with Politico his commitment to ensuring Ukraine's triumph in its existential struggle against Russia.

Poland Seeks US Help with Nuclear Power Goals

On Tuesday, Polish President Andrzej Duda told reporters that Polish and American leaders discussed the development of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. The discussion took place during a meeting between a delegation led by Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk and US President Joe Biden, Hotnews reports.

EU Cracks Down on Sanctions Violators to Aid Ukraine

The European Parliament is taking further steps to support Ukraine this week by making EU sanctions more effective and ending impunity for those who violate sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Biden vs. Trump: Historic Rematch Unfolds in US Presidential Race

Joe Biden, the current president, and former President Donald Trump both received their party's nominations on Tuesday, starting the first rematch of American presidential elections in almost 70 years, according to News.ro.

EU Backs Georgieva for Second IMF Term

All 27 EU countries support Kristalina Georgieva serving a second term as head of the International Monetary Fund, Belgian Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem confirmed on Tuesday.

Polish president says NATO members should spend 3% of GDP on defence

Poland's president will propose during a visit to the United States that NATO members spend 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, he said on Monday, Reuters reports.

European states doubled arms imports in past five years

European states imported almost double the amount of arms in 2019 to 2023 compared to 2014 to 2018, a leading conflict think-tank said on Monday, as Ukraine emerged as the largest European arms importer after the invasion by Russia in 2022, Reuters reports.

Ukraine criticises Pope's 'white flag' comment

Ukraine has strongly rejected a call by Pope Francis for Kyiv to negotiate an end to its war with Russia and have "the courage to raise the white flag", BBC reports.