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Putin gives annual state-of-the-nation speech as Russia braces for nationwide Navalny protests

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Vladimir Putin has slammed the West for ‘picking on Russia for no reason’ and warned against any country crossing his ‘red line’ as he gave his annual state-of-the-union address on Wednesday. The speech comes at a time of heightened tensions at home and abroad over the situation in Ukraine where 120,000 of his troops are … Read more

Putin gives annual state-of-the-nation speech as Russia braces for nationwide Navalny protests

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Vladimir Putin says he is aiming for herd immunity from Covid in Russia by autumn as he gives his annual state-of-the-nation address amid heightened tensions over Ukraine and the ailing health of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. The speech will be followed by nationwide protests in 100 cities in support of the hunger striking opposition leader … Read more