Western officials fear Vladimir Putin may escalate the war in Ukraine and attacks on NATO following Russia's parliamentary elections

WorldSep 20 at 12:30 AM – Sep 20 at 5:30 AM3 outlets

Irish Independent

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The Sydney Morning Herald

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EUobserver

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