Russia-Ukraine war: Border shelling intensifies after Putin re-elected

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A firefighter extinguishes fire in a car destroyed during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Mykolaiv, Ukraine
A firefighter extinguishes a blaze in a car destroyed during a Russian missile strike in Mykolaiv, Ukraine [Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Mykolaiv region/Handout via Reuters]
By Edna Mohamed and Tamila Varshalomidze
Published On 18 Mar 2024
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country will not be intimidated as he cements his grip on power in a landslide election victory.
  • Allies such as China were quick to congratulate Putin, but Western countries denounced what they called an illegal election.