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Now playing Next China Putin and Xi discuss Ukraine war and their 'no limits' partnership Russia's number one and his Chinese counterpart have pledged to deepen their ties as both increasingly confront the West. 17/05/2024
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Now playing Next world news Russia mounts Vovchansk incursion as Ukraine evacuates thousands President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the situation as 'extremely difficult' for Ukrainian forces. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Russia Putin names new defence minister and moves Shoigu to security council Nikolai Patrushev, a former spy chief who has led the country's security council since 2008, is yet to be appointed to another position, suggesting a potential shakeup of Putin's inner circle. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Russia Putin reappoints technocrat prime minister as fifth term kicks off Russian legislators will approve a new Putin cabinet in a rubber-stamp exercise following an election from which genuine opponents were excluded. 10/05/2024
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Now playing Next Europe Decoded EU Policy. Putin fosters nuclear fear as fifth term starts After nearly 25 years in power, Vladimir Putin begins another six-year term as Russia's president on Tuesday, at a time of growing tension with NATO countries over their support for Ukraine. 07/05/2024
Now playing Next Russia Putin sworn in for fifth term while his war in Ukraine continues Many — but not all — EU member states boycotted the inauguration ceremony after an appeal from the bloc's foreign affairs chief, Josep Borrell. 06/05/2024
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Now playing Next Ukraine Russian forces executed surrendering Ukrainian soldiers: HRW report In its analysis of footage from five incidents since December 2023, HRW said Ukrainian soldiers were "gunned down in cold blood", constituting a clear breach of the Geneva Conventions. 05/05/2024
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