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Russia mobilization: Over 200,000 citizens drafted into military since Putin order

More than 200,000 Russian citizens have been drafted into the military following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s mobilization order last month. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the milestone Tuesday, partially addressing concerns that Putin’s regime planned to draft beyond the 300,000 troops initially called for, according to Reuters. The mobilization …

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Putin expected to seize parts of Ukraine as 'sham' referendums end today

Russian-led referendums in parts of eastern and southern Ukraine are set to conclude Tuesday with results expected to show that an alleged majority of Ukrainians supports the Kremlin’s illegal annexation of four regions.  Kyiv and Western officials have already decried Moscow’s referenda as a “sham” political ploy that mimics steps …

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Vladimir Putin grants full Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden

Russian President Vladimir Putin granted full Russian citizenship to U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden on Monday. Snowden, 39, fled the United States to Russia after revealing information about extensive surveillance operations being conducted by the National Security Agency (NSA). He is now a Russian citizen by presidential decree, Reuters reported Monday. …

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