Section: Africa&ME
Putin wins fourth term with record vote
Vladimir Putin was Monday set for another six years in power after his landslide victory in Russia’s presidential election but so far only close allies have congratulated him on Moscow’s relations with the West disintegrate. Putin, who has ruled Russia for almost two decades, recorded his best election performance with 76.67 percent...
Putin secures victory in Russia amidst ballot stuffing allegations
Moscow – Vladimir Putin cruised to victory Sunday for another six-year presidential term after an election that was long on spectacle and short on suspense. From the Arctic to the International Space Station, Russia rolled out an elaborate presidential-election-day display designed to show the breadth of Putin’s public support as he...
Russia: Putin wins fresh six-year presidential mandate
Russian President Vladimir Putin won a new six-year term in a presidential election Sunday, according to a state-run exit poll, extending two decades in power that have brought confrontation with the West, military entanglements in the Middle East and economic growth followed by stagnation at home. Mr. Putin won 73.9% of the vote, according to...
Ukrainian president due in Doha today
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko will arrive in Doha this evening for an official visit to the State of Qatar. Tomorrow morning, His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will meet with the Ukrainian President at the Emiri Diwan, where the two sides will hold talks on bilateral relations and means of enhancing them and a number...
BREAKING: Putin Elected Fourth Term As Russia President
Russian President, Vladimir Putin Vladimir Putin has been re-elected for the fourth term as the President of Russia Putin on Sunday won fourth Kremlin term with 73.9 percent of the vote. He is expected to lead Russia for another six years. Vladimir Putin was earlier projected to win the Russian presidential election with 73.9 percent of the vote,...
Russia Election: Vladimir Putin set for fourth term with 74 percent of vote: exit poll
Putin, who has ruled Russia for almost two decades, stood against seven other candidates, but his most vocal critic Alexei Navalny was barred from the ballot for legal reasons and the final outcome was never in doubt. Moscow (AFP) – Vladimir Putin won Russia’s presidential election on Sunday with almost 74 percent of the vote,...
Kiev protests dismantle Crimea installation, demand Poroshenko resign
Members of Movement of the New Forces protest in Kiev against Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and demand his resignation. …read more Source:...
Putin on track for commanding win as Russians head to polls
UST-DJEGUTA, Russia – Russians vote in a presidential election on Sunday expected to give Vladimir Putin an easy victory, though the Kremlin could miss out on the resounding mandate it wants if large numbers, bored by a one-sided contest, do not bother to vote., Opinion polls give Putin, the incumbent, support of around 70 percent, or...
Saakashvili’s Supporters Hold Rally in Kiev Demanding Poroshenko’s Resignation
Saakashvili is broadcasting live the rally on his Facebook page. According to the Ukrayinska Pravda (Ukrainian Truth) news portal, the activists are planning to continue the protest near Poroshenko’s house in Kozyn settlement in the Kiev region. The protesters are reportedly holding banners saying “Poroshenko means poverty, immigration,”...
Moscow Slams Ukraine’s Refusal to Grant Access to Russian Voters as Illegal
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Ukraine’s denial of access for Russian citizens to the ballot stations during the presidential election is absolutely illegal. …read more Source: Fars News...
