Ukraine war latest: China holds talks with NATO; Moldova says Russia illegally printing ballots in separatist region

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Putin urges Russians to vote with polls set to open Polling stations across Russia will open tomorrow, with President Vladimir Putin urging citizens - including those in illegally annexed Ukrainian sovereign territories - to vote. "It is vital to underscore our cohesion and resolve and move forward together," the president said in a video address first shown in the Russian far east and reported by national news agencies. "Every vote you cast is valued and meaningful," he added. "I therefore ask you in the coming three days to exercise your right to vote." Mr Putin is certain to extend his...